Sigmacort Cream 0.5% 30g

Sigmacort Cream 0.5% 30g

Description:

Product Description:

Sigmacort in a soothing cream base is indicated for the temporary relief of redness, itching and inflammation of the skin caused by:

Mild eczema/dermatitis

Rashes

Insect bites and sunburn

Anal and genital itching

It is a topical corticosteroid therapy for gentle relief of non-infective inflammatory conditions of the skin. It contains the active ingredient called hydrocortisone acetate.

Do not use in children unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Usage directions:

Apply to the affected area 2 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a doctor. Reduce the number of applications as the disorder subsides

Apply to all areas of inflammation (not just the worst).

Use exactly as directed by your healthcare professional.

If you use it less than you should, it may not work as well, and your skin problem may not improve.

Using it more often than you should not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects.

Use until the irritation has gone and the skin is completely clear (typically 7–14 days).

Use Sigmacort at the same time every day.

Ingredients:

Hydrocortisone acetate 5mg/g (0.5%)

Sigmacort cream: white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol (preservative), purified water.

Storage:

Keep in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.

Keep your medicine where young children cannot reach it.

Warnings:

Always read the label. Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Excessive use could be harmful.

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone acetate or any ingredients in Sigmacort.

Do not use if you have:

• A viral skin infection (such as herpes simplex, cold sores, shingles or chicken pox)
• A fungal skin infection (such as thrush, tinea or ringworm)
• Tuberculous condition of the skin
• Vaccinia (cowpox: a viral disease passed from cattle)
• Varicella (a rare form of chicken pox).

Sigmacort should not be used if you suffer from poor circulation of blood in the skin region, as it may

result in skin ulcers.

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