HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Galentic Pharma (India) Private Limited

Galentic Hydrocortisone Ointment 1%

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Purpose
• Warnings:
• HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE Indications and Usage:
• Stop use and ask a physician if:
• Keep out of reach of children
• Dosage and Administration:
• HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE Other information:
• Inactive ingredients:
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient                            Purpose

Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%            Antipruritic (anti-itch)

Purpose

Hydrocortisone is for temporary relief of;

• minor skin irritations

Itching and rashes due to;

• eczema
• insect bites
• poison ivy
• poison oak
• poison sumac
• soaps
• detergents
• cosmetics
• jewelry

and for external itching of;

•  genital
• feminine and
• anal itching

Warnings:

For external use only

Indications and Usage:

• in the eyes
• longer than 1 week unless directed by a physician
• for diaper rash
• if you have vaginal discharge
• more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
• in the rectum bu using fingers or any other mechanical device or applicator
• For temporary relief of minor skin irritations and external itching.

Stop use and ask a physician if:

• the condition persists or gets worse
• symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
• you are pregnant or breast feeding
  

Keep out of reach of children

• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  

Dosage and Administration:

• Apply evenly to affected area no more than 3 or 4 times daily.

• Do not use
• consult a physician

• When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
• Gently dry, patting and blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying
• apply externally to the area up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement
  

Other information:

• Store at 20 deg - 25 deg C (68 deg - 77 deg F)
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity
  

Inactive ingredients:

Liquid Paraffin, White Soft Paraffin

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Hydrocortisone

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