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Skin Irritation Cream (Chemists' Own) TM
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Active ingredients: hydrocortisone acetate
Pack: Skin Irritation Cream (Chemists' Own) 1% cream, 30 g, tube
Brand name
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: CHEMISTS' OWN SKIN IRRITATION CREAM hydrocortisone acetate 10 mg/g cream tubeWhat this medicine is used for
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Topical corticosteroid therapy for the temporary relief of symptoms of non-infected inflammatory conditions of the skin [e.g. minor skin irritations, itching and rashes due to eczema, dermatitis, contact dermatitis (such as rashes due to soap, detergent, cosmetics and jewellery), insect bites, itching anal and genital areas, and sunburn].
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Cream
- Topical
- White soft cream.
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
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The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 30g pack
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