Boots Bite and Sting Relief Hydrocortisone 1% cream

国家: 英国

语言: 英文

来源: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

有效成分:

Hydrocortisone acetate

可用日期:

The Boots Company Plc

ATC代码:

D07AA02

INN（国际名称）:

Hydrocortisone acetate

剂量:

10mg/1gram

药物剂型:

Cutaneous cream

给药途径:

Cutaneous

类:

No Controlled Drug Status

处方类型:

Valid as a prescribable product

產品總結:

BNF: 13040000; GTIN: 5045094627288

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INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Bite & Sting Relief Hydrocortisone Cream
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor
conditions. However, you still
need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.

Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again

Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS FOR
This medicine contains Hydrocortisone Acetate, which belongs to a
group of medicines
called corticosteroids, which act to relieve pain and swelling.
It can be used to relieve the swelling, itching and irritation caused
by insect bites and stings.
BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE
This medicine can be used by adults and children aged 10 years and
over. However, some
people should not use this medicine or should seek the advice of their
pharmacist or doctor
first.
X DO NOT USE:

IF YOU ARE UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE

IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, unless advised by a doctor

IF YOU HAVE BROKEN OR INFECTED SKIN – this includes impetigo, cold
sores, acne, athlete’s
foot, scabies or an infected bite or sting

ON THE FACE OR EYES

ON THE ANAL OR GENITAL AREAS

ON BITES AND STINGS THAT ARE NOT caused by insects

ON OTHER SKIN CONDITIONS such as eczema or dermatitis
IF YOU TAKE OTHER MEDICINES
This cream is not expected to cause problems with any other medicine
you use.
 HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not
use the cream.
Pierce tube seal with end of cap.
Apply only to the skin.
AGE
HOW MUCH TO USE
HOW OFTEN TO USE IT
Adults and children of 10
years and over
A very small amount on the
affected area
Once or twice a day for 2 to
3 days
Do not use on children under 10 years.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If your symptoms get worse talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If your symptoms do not go away within 3 day, talk to a pharmacist or
doctor.
! IF YOU USE TOO MUCH: It is unlikely to cause any harm to you.
!

产品特点

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Boots Bite and Sting Relief Hydrocortisone Cream
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Hydrocortisone Acetate BP 1.0% w/w
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
A smooth, white cream
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Insect bite and sting reactions
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For topical administration
Apply sparingly to a small area, once or twice a day, for a maximum of
2-3 days. Do
not use in pregnancy without medical advice or in children under 10.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The product should not be used on the eyes or face, the ano-genital
area or on broken
or infected skin including impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete’s
foot, scabies or
infected bites or stings.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The product labelling shall include the following statements:
If the condition does not improve consult your doctor. Do not use on
the eyes or face,
anal or genital areas or on broken skin or infected skin, e.g.
impetigo, cold sores,
acne, athlete’s foot, scabies or infected bites or stings. Do not
use for other bites or
stings or for other skin conditions.
Visual impairment:
Visual impairment may be reported with systemic and topical use of
corticosteroids.
If patients develop symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual
disturbances,
consideration should be given to referring the patient to an
ophthalmologist to
establish the possible cause which may include cataract, glaucoma or
rare conditions
such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) which have been
reported after use
of systemic and topical corticosteroids.
4.5
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.6
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
This product should not be used in pregnancy without medical advice.
There is
no information about effects on lactation.
4.7
EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None known.
4.8
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Treatment with hydrocortisone is usually well tolerated but treatment
should be
sto