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What you need to know before you use Hydrocortisone 1%w/w Ointment

Do not use Hydrocortisone 1% Ointment: • if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). • if you 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. • on your face or near your eyes, on the anal or genital region, or on broken skin. Take special care with Hydrocortisone Ointment Hydrocortisone Ointment is not suitable for use in the following: • allergic skin reactions including temporary red or raised areas on your skin (short lived ‘wheal and flare’ reactions) • conditions involving the deeper skin layers, such as granulomas • psoriasis (long term scaly skin condition); only use this product on medical advice and with careful supervision by your doctor. Do not cover the area with a plaster or dressing of any kind after application of Hydrocortisone Ointment. Take great care to apply the ointment sparingly to the skin of infants or children, especially in the nappy area which can be covered for long periods. Covering the treated area can increase absorption. 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/ointment without consulting a pharmacist or doctor. If your condition has resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area and you experience a burning sensation please seek medical advice before restarting treatment. Other medicines and Hydrocortisone Ointment Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Tell your doctor if you are or may be pregnant. Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine during pregnancy. There is a very small risk of abnormalities in the unborn child if this product is used during pregnancy. If you are breast-feeding, do not apply the product to your chest area. Hydrocortisone Ointment contains wool fat Hydrocortis