Boots Bite & Sting Relief Hydrocortisone Cream
(Hydrocortisone Acetate)
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.
Do not use:
If you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients
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 e.g. animal bites or nettle stings
On other skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis
If you use other medicines
This cream is not expected to cause problems with any other medicine you use.
How to use this medicine
Check the tube 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.
Adults and children of 10 years and over.
Use a very small amount on the affected area.
Use 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.
This medicine is for use on the skin only and should not be put in the mouth or swallowed.
If it is swallowed accidentally rinse out the mouth and talk to a doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems if used as instructed.
If you get any of these side effects stop using the cream and see a doctor:
- Allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating)
If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
This cream contains Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% w/w, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the cream also contains white soft paraffin, cetomacrogol, emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, phenoxyethanol, purified water.
The pack contains 10 g of white cream.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared January 2008
If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact
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Product name: Boots Bite & Sting Relief Hydrocortisone Cream
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