Alfacort 1% W/W Ointment 15 gm

Product Description:

• Alfacort belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids may be used for treating various skin conditions including:


• Eczema


• Dermatitis, including intertrigo (irritation between skin folds) insect bite reactions


• Inflammation of the external ear (otitis externa)


• Prurigo nodularis - a long term skin condition where very itchy lumps appear


• Neurodermatoses- a long term skin condition where itchy skin becomes thick due to scratching nappy rash, (if there is no infection present, or existing infection is being treated with appropriate antibiotics)

How to use:

• Always use Alfacort exactly as your doctor has told you.


• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For application to the skin. The recommended dose is:

• Adults – gently apply a thin layer of cream or ointment to the affected area(s) two or three times a day.


• Children and infants – gently apply a thin layer of cream or ointment to the affected areas(s) two or three times a day.


• The smaller the child the less you will need to use.


• A course of treatment for a child should not normally last more than 7 days - unless your doctor has told you to use it for longer

Caution & Warnings:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start to use this medicine if you:

• Have psoriasis; the condition may become worse after stopping long-term treatment


• will be applying the Alfacort to your face, particularly around the eyes.


• This medicine should not be used for long on the face as it may damage the facial skin


• will be using the Alfacort for the treatment of dermatitis or nappy rash on children and infants. Treatment in infants should be limited to a maximum of seven days.


• It is possible to accidentally end up using too much of cream or ointment have a skin infection. If the condition appears to be getting worse despite using antibiotics prescribed, stop using the Alfacort and contact your doctor

Ingredients:

• Alfacort ointment contains 1% hydrocortisone. 

Product Details:

• Brand: Alfacort
• Product Form: Ointment
• Product Type: Ointment
• Quantity: 1 Pc