Cortopin 1% Hydrocortisone Cream
Cortopin 1% w/w Cream is a smooth white cream for application to the skin only. It contains hydrocortisone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Cortopin 1% w/w Cream is used to reduce inflammation in a variety of inflammatory skin conditions, such as: mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis caused by irritants or allergens and insect bite reactions.
Product Information
Cortopin 1% w/w Cream is a smooth white cream for application to the skin only. It contains hydrocortisone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Cortopin 1% w/w Cream is used to reduce inflammation in a variety of inflammatory skin conditions, such as: mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis caused by irritants or allergens and insect bite reactions.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
For adults and children aged 12 years and over:
For application to the surface of the skin only:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before use.
- Apply the cream sparingly to the affected area, once or twice a day for a maximum of 7 days. Massage the cream gently into the affected area to help absorption into the skin.
- Once applied, do not cover the area with a dressing or plaster. If the condition has not improved after 7 days, or worsens, consult your doctor.
Ingredients: The active substance is hydrocortisone and the cream contains 10 mg in every 1g (1%).
The other ingredients are Cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, liquid paraffin, Macrogol cetostearyl ether, white soft paraffin and purified water.
What else to know: Do not use Cortopin 1% w/w Cream:
- if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or to any of the other ingredients.
- if you have a bacterial infection (e.g. impetigo), viral infection (e.g. cold sores ‘herpes simplex’, chicken pox) or fungal infection (e.g. tinea, also called ‘athlete’s foot’, ringworm or thrush) of the skin.
- on your face or near your eyes, on the anal or genital region, or on broken skin.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.