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What you need to know before you use Hydrocortisone cream

Do not use Hydrocortisone cream if you: • are allergic (hypersensitive) to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine • have any other skin infection such as athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), chickenpox (varicella) or shingles (Herpes zoster), coldsores (Herpes simplex), impetigo, ringworm or thrush, infected lesions, ulcerative conditions, red appearance on face, peri-oral dermatitis or acne. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start to use this medicine if you: • have psoriasis; the condition may become worse after stopping long-term treatment • will be applying the cream to your face, particularly around the eyes. This cream should not be used for long on the face as it may damage the facial skin • will be using the cream for the treatment of dermatitis or nappy rash on children and infants. Treatment in infants should be limited to a maximum of seven days. • are applying the cream under an airtight dressing, including a child’s nappy. These dressings make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin. It is possible to accidentally end up using too much cream. • have a skin infection. If the condition appears to be getting worse despite using antibiotics prescribed, stop using the cream and contact your doctor Caution should be taken to keep away from the eyes. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. Hydrocortisone cream contains cetostearyl alcohol and chlorocresol This cream contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis and chlorocresol which may cause allergic reactions, in some people.