DERMACORT HYDROCORTISONE

For cutaneous use.

Method of administration Adults and children over 10 years:

Apply a thin layer to cover the affected area once or twice a day. Rub in gently until the cream disappears. Do not use for more than one week.

Dermacort is normally well tolerated, but if signs of hypersensitivity appear application should stop immediately.

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders:

Not known (cannot be estimated from available data) Withdrawal reactions - redness of the skin which may extend to areas beyond the initial affected area, burning or stinging sensation, itch, skin peeling, oozing pustules. 4) Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Instruct patients not to 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.

Withdrawal and Misuse Long term use of topical steroids can result in the development of rebound flares after stopping treatment (topical steroid withdrawal syndrome). A severe form of rebound flare can develop which takes the form of a dermatitis with intense redness, stinging and burning that can spread beyond the initial treatment area.

It is more likely to occur when delicate skin sites such as the face and flexures are treated. Should there be a reoccurrence of the condition within days to weeks after successful treatment a withdrawal reaction should be suspected.

Reapplication should be with caution and specialist advise is recommended in these cases or other treatment options should be considered. Visual disturbance Visual disturbance may be reported with systemic and topical corticosteroid use.

If a patient presents with symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual disturbances, the patient should be considered for referral to an ophthalmologist for evaluation of possible causes which may include cataract, glaucoma or rare diseases such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) which have been reported after use of systemic and topical corticosteroids.

For external use only. 1. Do not use on the eyes or face, the ano-genital region, on broken or infected skin. As with all topical steroids, Dermacort is contra-indicated in the presence of viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of the skin.