No special precautions or antidotes are likely to be needed.
3 years.
The product should not be used on the eyes or face, the ano-genital area or on broken or infected skin including impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete's foot, scabies or infected bites or stings.
None known.
White soft paraffin
Liquid paraffin
Phenoxyethanol
Purified water
Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax
A smooth, white cream
Treatment with hydrocortisone is usually well tolerated but treatment should be stopped if symptoms of hypersensitivity occur.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
There are no preclinical safety data of relevance to the consumer.
Insect bite and sting reactions
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid which has anti-inflammatory activity.
Not applicable.
21 November 2014
Boots Bite and Sting Relief Hydrocortisone Cream
The Boots Company PLC
1 Thane Road West
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
Do not store above 25°C.
Internally lacquered collapsible aluminium membrane-sealed tube with a polypropylene cap. Pack size is 10g.
PL 00014/0658
Hydrocortisone Acetate BP 1.0% w/w
The product labelling shall include the following statements:
If the condition does not improve consult your doctor. Do not use on the eyes or face, anal or genital areas or on broken skin or infected skin, e.g. impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete's foot, scabies or infected bites or stings. Do not use for other bites or stings or for other skin conditions.
None known.
For topical administration.
Apply sparingly to a small area, once or twice a day, for a maximum of 2-3 days. Do not use in pregnancy without medical advice or in children under 10.
None.
30/01/2008
