Description
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream is a medicine which is used to treat an inflamed sweat rash or Athlete’s Foot. The cream contains the following ingredients: Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild ‘topical steroid’ which reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching of the skin. Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present.
Usage Instructions
Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Not for use by children under 10 years of age without medical advice.
For application to the surface of the skin only:
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Wash your hands thoroughly before use.
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Apply the cream sparingly to the affected area, twice a day for a maximum of 7 days. Massage the cream gently into the affected area to help absorption into the skin.
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Once applied, do not cover the area with a dressing or plaster.
If the condition has not improved after 7 days, or worsens, consult your doctor.
If you use more Hydrocortisone Cream than you should
If you or a child accidentally swallow the cream, contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately. Take the packet with you to help identification.
If you forget to use Hydrocortisone Cream
If you miss a treatment, apply the cream as soon as you remember, and apply the remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in 1 g of Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream are: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg and Hydrocortisone acetate equivalent to 10 mg of hydrocortisone. Other ingredients are: Macrogol 6-32 stearate, glycol stearate, oleoyl macrogolglycerides, liquid paraffin, butylhydroxyanisole, benzoic acid, disodium edetate, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Warnings
Do not use Hydrocortisone Cream:
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If you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
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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.
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On your face or near your eyes, on the anal or genital region, or on broken skin.
Hydrocortisone Cream is not suitable for use in the following:
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Allergic skin reactions including temporary red or raised areas on your skin (short lived ‘wheal and flare’ reactions)
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Conditions involving the deeper skin layers, such as granulomas
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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 Cream.
Take great care to apply the cream 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.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Hydrocortisone Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
You may notice the following:
- Rash, itchy skin, swelling of the lips, eyes, and tongue, or difficulty in breathing may be signs of an allergic reaction. Stop using Hydrocortisone Cream immediately.
- ‘Stretch marks’ may appear, especially in skin folds such as the groin or armpits.
- Steroid withdrawal reaction: If used continuously for prolonged periods a withdrawal reaction may occur upon stopping treatment with some or all of the following features: redness of the skin which can extend beyond the initial area treated, a burning or stinging sensation, intense itching, peeling of the skin, oozing open sores.
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