Points of interest:
• Apply enough amounts to cover the area.
• Apply the cream preferably after bathing.
• Allow sufficient time for absorption between moisturizers and hydrocortisone cream.
• Use for the shortest time necessary to treat symptoms.
• To avoid adverse effect in chronic use, use 2 – 3 times weekly.
Side effects:
• Contact dermatitis.
Cautions:
• Although generally regarded as safe even for long-term, there is potential for over dosage in infancy.
• Extreme caution is required in dermatoses in infancy. Course of treatment should not exceed 7 days.
• Prolonged or extensive uninterrupted application should be avoided particularly if used on the face or with occlusive dressings.
• Contraindicated in patients with bacterial, viral or fungal infections.
• Contraindicated in patients with open wounds.
• Contraindicated in patients with ulcers or broken skin.
Indications:
Alfacort cream used for:
• Dermatitis.
• Eczema.
• Facial psoriasis.
• Insect stings.
How To Store?
room temperature
Size:
15 g
Apply a thin film of Alfacort Cream to the affected area 2 – 4 times daily until inflammation has subsided.
