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Hydrocortisone (Pharmacy Action) TM
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Active ingredients: hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone
Pack: Hydrocortisone (Pharmacy Action) 1% cream, 30 g, tube
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY ACTION HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 1% hydrocortisone acetate 10 mg/g cream tubeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Cream
- Topical
- White soft cream.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 30g pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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