Hydrocortisone 1percent/30g cream IMPA 6th Ed 39 06 44

Hydrocortisone 1% is a mild topical steroid used to treat certain skin conditions such as mild to moderate eczema. It is available as a cream, ointment and lotion used to treat swelling, itching and irritation.

HOW TO USE

Most people may need to apply hydrocortisone 1% cream or ointment once or twice a day, usually for 1 to 2 weeks. When using it to treat eczema flare ups, you should usually continue treatment for 48 hours after the eczema has cleared.

When applying it to the skin surface, you should:

• Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use.
• Apply the cream thinly to the affected area, once or twice a day.
• Massage the cream gently into the affected area to help absorption into the skin.
• Once applied, do not cover the area with a dressing or plaster.
• Wash your hands afterwards (unless you are treating the skin on your hands)