Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g

Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g provides gentle yet powerful relief for various everyday skin irritations. Containing 1% hydrocortisone, a mild corticosteroid, it works by reducing inflammation, redness, and itching, helping your skin recover and feel more comfortable. It's an ideal choice for short-term use when you need to calm an unexpected flare-up.

How Hydrocortisone Works for Your Skin

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that helps to decrease your body's natural inflammatory response. When applied topically the hydrocortisone acts directly on the affected skin to:

• Reduce Redness and Swelling: Calming visible signs of inflammation.
• Alleviate Itching: Providing much-needed relief from discomfort.
• Soothe Irritation: Helping to restore comfort to irritated skin.

This cream is particularly effective for:

• Mild to moderate eczema: Managing flare-ups with its anti-inflammatory action.
• Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis: Soothing skin reactions caused by contact with irritants or allergens.
• Insect bite reactions: Reducing the swelling, redness, and itchiness often associated with bites and stings.

At Weldricks Pharmacy, we understand the importance of accessible and trustworthy healthcare. Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g is a reliable addition to your first aid kit for those unexpected skin irritations. Remember to always follow the directions for use and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.

How to use Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Not for use by children under 10 years of age without medical advice.

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 until it disappears.
• Once applied, do not cover the area with a dressing or plaster.

If your condition has not improved after 7 days, or worsens, consult your doctor.

If you use more Hydrocortisone Cream than you should

If you or a child accidentally swallow the cream, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately. Take the packet with you to help identification.

If you forget to use Hydrocortisone Cream

If you miss a treatment, apply the cream as soon as you remember, and apply the remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.

Important Information and Warnings

Do not use Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g if you:

• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• 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.
• Are going to apply the cream to your face or near your eyes, on the anal or genital region, or to broken skin.

Take special care with Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g:

• It is not suitable for allergic skin reactions including temporary red or raised areas on your skin (short-lived 'wheal and flare' reactions).
• Avoid use for conditions involving deeper skin layers, such as granulomas.
• If you have psoriasis (a long-term scaly skin condition), only use this product on medical advice and with careful supervision by your doctor.
• Do not cover the treated area with a plaster or dressing of any kind after application.
• Apply the cream sparingly to the skin of infants or children, especially in the nappy area. Treatment for infants must not exceed 7 days. Do not apply the product to your face for long periods of time.
• If your condition worsens during use, consult a pharmacist or doctor – you may be experiencing an allergic reaction, have an infection, or your condition requires a different treatment.
• If you experience a recurrence of your condition shortly after stopping treatment (within 2 weeks), do not restart using the cream without consulting a pharmacist or doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
• If you are or may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine. Do not apply the product to your chest area if you are breast-feeding.

This cream contains chlorocresol and cetostearyl alcohol which may cause allergic or local skin reactions.

Ingredients of Numark Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g

The active substance is hydrocortisone. The cream contains 10 mg of hydrocortisone in every 1 g (1% w/w).

The other ingredients are: Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax, chlorocresol, liquid paraffin, Macrogol 300, white soft paraffin and purified water.