HYDROCORTISON AL 0.5% cream, 15 g

Instructions for use for HYDROCORTISON AL 0.5% cream, 15 g

Detailed instructions for HYDROCORTISON AL 0.5% cream, 15 g

Field of use

Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) can effectively relieve the skin's symptoms such as annoying itching, burning, tensions and pain.

The medicine cream is considered to be well tolerated and is therefore already suitable for use in children from 6 years.

Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) can therefore be recommended for inflammatory and allergic skin diseases with low symptoms.

Good skin tolerance
Our skin is an important protective shield that protects us from damaging external influences and pathogens. Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream can effectively relieve the skin, such as annoying itching, burning, tensioning and pain. The medicine cream is considered to be well tolerated and is therefore already suitable for use in children from 6 years. Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream can therefore be recommended for inflammatory and allergic skin diseases with low symptoms.

With sunburn
Frequent and sufficient cream with sunscreen is mandatory - not only in summer and also with supposedly low sunburn risk. Should a light sunburn occur despite all caution: out of the sun and drink a lot. In addition, the symptoms such as redness and burning of the skin can be used by using hydrocortisone al 0.5% Cream are alleviated.

Inflamed insect bites
Although mosquito bites are mostly harmless in this country, however, by scratching the itchy skin, bacteria can penetrate the puncture site and cause inflammation. The use of hydrocortisone is recommended to relieve annoying itching and swelling. Due to the low -dose active ingredient, the hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream is already suitable for children from 6 years.

Skin diseases
In the case of skin diseases such as eczema or contact allergies, e.g. caused by nickel or fragrance allergy, the focus is usually on relief for symptoms. The use of hydrocortisone AL 0.5% Cream can alleviate itching, swelling and redness. The medicine cream is also suitable for supplementary treatment for mild neurodermatitis.

Frequent questions & answers

What should be considered before using hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream?
Do not apply hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream,
• If you are allergic to hydrocortisone or one of the other components of this medicine,
• In chickenpox and vaccination reactions,
• in syphilitical or tubercular skin diseases,
• In the case of a simultaneous skin infection by bacteria or fungi (this must be treated separately)
• In certain skin infections in the area of the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or face (rosacea)
• In acne vulgaris and steroid acne
• on open wounds
• during the first third of pregnancy.

Please note that hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream is not applied to and in the eye and should not get in the eye during treatment on the face.

What are the components contained in hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream?
The active ingredient is hydrocortisone, 1 g of cream contains 5 mg hydrocortisone.
The other components of the preparation are stearic acid (Ph. EUR.) [pflanzlich], Sorbitan State, Polysorbate 60, OctyLDodecanol (Ph. EUR.), Hard fat, propylene glycol and cleaned water.

How must the hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream be kept?
Please keep hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream inaccessible to children and do not store the medicine over 30 ° C. After an onset, the cream can be kept up to the printed expiry date.

Why do mosquito bites cause itching?
As a rule, insects sting into well -supplied skin and inject a secretion to avoid blood clotting into the puncture site in order to be able to drink undisturbed. This substance means that the body releases histamines that cause an allergic reaction within a very short time. In addition to itching, this is usually also swelling and redness of the skin.
Although scratches are the natural reaction to itching, but should be avoided as far as possible in order to avoid the penetration of bacteria into the puncture site and the associated risk of inflammation. Children in particular tend to scratch, which is why it is recommended to relieve the itching by using a suitable drug.

Is the hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream also suitable for use in all energy?
Yes, the low -dose hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream is also suitable for the treatment of the affected skin in the case of sun allergy and can effectively relieve the symptoms.
To prevent symptoms, you should largely avoid direct sunlight and cover your skin with clothing if possible. In addition, the consistent use of a sunscreen with a high sun protection factory is advised. For allergic skin, you get special sunscreen without fats and lipids in pharmacies.

Mode of action

The special thing about hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g):

Hydrocortisone is a body-owned active ingredient that is characterized by its two-fold mode of action. Even in low doses, the active ingredient not only stimulates the formation of anti -inflammatory proteins, but also inhibits the formation of inflammation -promoting messenger substances. Unpleasant skin reactions can be alleviated.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) contains:

5 mg hydrocortisone per 1 g cream.

The other components of the preparation are stearic acid (Ph. EUR.) [pflanzlich], Sorbitan State, Polysorbate 60, OctyLDodecanol (Ph. EUR), hard fat, propylene glycol and cleaned water.

Contradictions

In the case of known hypersensitivity to one of the above -mentioned ingredients, this product should not be used.

dosage

ApplicationnGS recommendation of Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g):

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (package size: 15 g) is applied thinly to the affected areas two to three times a day. When using the face, make sure that the cream does not catch the eye.

After improving the symptoms, the cream is used once a day or every 2nd to 3rd day. Treatment with Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) should continue for a few days after the clinical picture has subsided in order to avoid the disease.

Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) is intended for short -term use on the skin and should not be used for more than 2 weeks. If the complaints persist, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• Applied the cream thinly to the diseased areas two to three times a day and rub it in gently.
• When using the face, make sure that the cream does not catch the eye.

Patient information

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using the cream.
  • Children
    • Children up to the age of 6 may only be treated in accordance with the medical prescription.

• Wateriness and ability to operate machines
  • There are no special precautions required.

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy
  • The cream must not be used during the first third of pregnancy. In later stages of pregnancy, the cream may only be used by the treating doctor after careful use-risk assessment. In particular, a large or long -term application and occlusal associations must be avoided during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding
  • The active ingredient contained in the cream occurs into breast milk. With a large or long -term application, you should stop. A contact of the infant with the treated skin areas is to be avoided.

Hints

Hydrocortisone AL 0.5% cream (pack size: 15 g) should be kept outside the range of children.

The daily recommended consumption should not be exceeded.

Do not keep over 25 ° C. Protect from light and moisture.

You ask your doctor or pharmacist about risks and side effects.

You can no longer use the medicine after the specified expiry date.