Uremol hc

Contraindications

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Primary bacterial, viral and fungal diseases of the skin and secondarily infected eczemas or intertrigo acne, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and, in general, should not be used on weeping surfaces.

Known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of its excipients.

Undesirable effects

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What are the possible side effects of Uremol HC?

If used correctly Alphaderm is unlikely to cause side effects. However, the following events have been observed with topical steroids, and although are rare with Hydrocortisone (Uremol HC), may occur, especially with long-term use; spread and worsening of untreated infection; thinning of the skin; irreversible striae atrophicae and telangiectasia; contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis; acne; mild depigmentation which may be reversible. Atrophic changes may occur in intertriginous areas or nappy areas in young children.

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

For the treatment of all dry ichthyotic, eczematous conditions of the skin, including atopic, infantile, chronic allergic and irritant eczema, asteatotic, hyperkeratotic and lichenified eczema, neurodermatitis and prurigo.

Hydrocortisone (Uremol HC) is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Urea is a skin softener. It is used to moisturize the skin.

Uremol HC is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.

Uremol HC may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Name of the medicinal product

Uremol HC

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using this medication to treat a hand condition.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.

Avoid using this medication on your face, near your eyes or mouth, or on body areas where you have skin folds or thin skin.

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with Uremol HC can increase the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using this medication for several days. It is important to use Uremol HC regularly to get the most benefit.

Store the medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatological Disorders:

Apply thin film topically to affected area 2 to 4 times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatological Disorders:

Apply thin film topically to affected area 2 times daily.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

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What other drugs will affect Uremol HC?

None known.