HYDROCORTISON-ratiopharm 0.5% cream - for inflammatory and allergic skin diseases

Indication :
The medicine is a cream for external use for inflammatory and allergic skin diseases. It is recommended for mild symptoms of inflammatory and allergic skin diseases that respond to topical treatment with mild corticosteroids (maximum 2 weeks).

Dosage:
Please use the cream according to the instructions. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
The usual dosage is:
Apply the cream thinly to the affected areas two to three times a day and massage in gently. After improvement, one application per day or every 2-3 days is often sufficient. Even after symptoms have subsided, use should be continued for a few days to prevent recurrence.

**Application for adults and children aged 6 and over:**
The cream is intended for short-term use (maximum 2 weeks) in adults and children aged 6 years and over. The duration of treatment depends on the success of the therapy. Use beyond two weeks should only be carried out under medical supervision. If the effect is too strong or too weak, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose:
There are no known symptoms of poisoning so far. However, increased side effects may occur in the event of an overdose. If you notice any significant side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

Forgotten application:
If you forget to apply or use too little cream, continue the treatment as usual next time. However, avoid excessive or more frequent use.

Discontinuation of treatment:
In order to treat successfully, keep using it for a sufficient period of time. If you would like to stop treatment early, please speak to your doctor.

Application instructions :
Apply the cream thinly to the affected areas two to three times a day and massage in gently. Avoid contact with eyes, especially when used on the face.

Side effects :
As with all medicines, side effects can occur, but not everyone gets them.
Common side effects (1 to 10 in 100 people):
Burning, itching and feeling of tension if you are hypersensitive to hydrocortisone or one of its ingredients.
Rare side effects (1 to 10 in 10,000 people treated):
Skin changes such as skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae or steroid acne with prolonged use.
Side effects of unknown frequency:
Blurred vision.

Interactions :
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines you are using, including non-prescription medicines. So far no interactions are known.

Contraindications :
The cream must not be used if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or one of its ingredients, chickenpox, vaccination reactions, syphilitic or tuberculous skin diseases, skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi, perioral dermatitis or rosacea in the facial area or in the first trimester of pregnancy. In addition, the cream should not be used on or in the eyes.

Pregnancy and breast feeding period:
The cream should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. A benefit-risk assessment by the doctor is required later. During breastfeeding, the active ingredient passes into breast milk, so large-area or long-term applications should be avoided.

Patient information :
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use. If you have vision problems, contact your doctor. Children under 6 years should

only be treated if prescribed by a doctor. No special precautions are required for driving or using machines.

Active ingredients

• 5 mg hydrocortisone

ingredients

• Stearic acid
• Hard fat
• water, purified
• octyldodecanol
• propylene glycol
• polysorbate
• sorbitan stearate