I got prescribed this from the doctors when i was being bitten loads and as i kept scratching them with one of my rings so i kept making them bleed, ever since i have used this cream i havent itched and i can also use this cream on my 18 month old daughter. BUT I WOULD ADVISE TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCOTR BEFORE YOU USE THIS ON A CHILD Ever since i used this cream i have always brought it again as its 1 of a good thing to have in your medicine cabinet.
This medicine contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone acetate, which is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid. which are a medicine used for reducing inflammation of the skin and happens due to irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful
The cream can also be used on exzema as well as insect bites and stings.
You cant use this cream if your are pregnant or breastfeeding and you shouldnt put this on your face.
There are possible side affects from using this but saying that any cream you use have some possible side affects. This cream has side effects of thinning of the skin, skin pigmentation and more skin irriation.
You can buy this in most suoermarkets and all chemist and pharmacy for a reasonable price. You can buy different sizes of tubes and the box stands out with its Hc45 on the packaging in Bold and blue writing.
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