BOOTS BITE AND STING RELIEF HYDROCORTISONE

For topical administration Apply sparingly to a small area, once or twice a day, for a maximum of 2-3 days. Do not use in pregnancy without medical advice or in children under 10.

Treatment with hydrocortisone is usually well tolerated but treatment should be stopped if symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, including allergic contact dermatitis or worsening of the original condition. 4) Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

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The product labelling shall include the following statements:

If the condition does not improve consult your doctor. g. impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete’s foot, scabies or infected bites or stings. Do not use for other bites or stings or for other skin conditions.

Visual impairment:

Visual impairment may be reported with systemic and topical use of corticosteroids. If patients develop symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual disturbances, consideration should be given to referring the patient to an ophthalmologist to establish the possible cause which may include cataract, glaucoma or rare conditions such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) which have been reported after use of systemic and topical corticosteroids.

1 The product should not be used on the eyes or face, the ano-genital area or on broken or infected skin including impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete’s foot, scabies or infected bites or stings. In the presence of untreated infections of bacterial, viral, tuberculous or fungal origin.

Not for use with an occlusive dressing or on large areas of the body.