{"product_id":"hydrocortisone-spray-allergic-or-itchy-skin-diseases","title":"HYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHydrocortisone Ratiopharm 0.5% Spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epack size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30ml\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActive substance: hydrocortisone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAreas of HYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the relief of non-infected mild inflammatory, allergic or itchy skin diseases that still respond to symptomatic treatment with very weakly effective glucocorticosteroids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis medicinal product is preferably used on normal or oily skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelieves sunburn, insect bites and other mild skin conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive HYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mg hydrocortisone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 mg ethanol 96% (v\/v)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 mg propylene glycol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlycerol 85%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehypromellose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisodium edetat-2 water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium hydroxide for pH adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitric acid monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater, purified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases indication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the medicine?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine contains a hormone from the adrenal cortex called a glucocorticoid.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe spray is intended for use on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spray is used to relieve uninfected mild inflammatory, allergic or itchy skin conditions that respond to symptomatic treatment with low-potency glucocorticosteroids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor short-term (maximum 2 weeks) external use in adults and children from the age of 6 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spray is best suited for use on normal or oily skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 weeks, contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use this medicine exactly as described or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow and how often should you use the medicine?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose for adults and children from the age of 6 years is:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 2 to 3 times a day at the beginning of treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the symptoms improve, apply once a day or only once a day every 2 to 3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your doctor if you feel that the effect of the spray is too strong or too weak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow long can you use the spray?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration of treatment depends on the type, severity and course of the disease.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn general, a treatment duration of 2 weeks should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use the spray for more than 2 weeks without medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term and\/or large-scale use should only be carried out as directed by your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not apply the spray to an area larger than 10% of the body surface for more than 1 week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spray contains alcohol and can therefore dry out the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease consult a doctor if you notice clear signs of dehydration (e.g. flaking, tightness, itching) and\/or if the symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or worsen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if you use too much\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce the dose or - if possible - stop using the spray if you have used it in high doses and for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you ever forget an application\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have forgotten an application, do not make up for this application, but continue with the next application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solution is intended for use on the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is sprayed on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): allergic skin reactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term use can lead to local dehydration of the skin, such as flaking, tightness, itching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith long-term use, the following side effects are known:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtrophy of the skin, dilation of the capillaries visible on the skin (telangiectasia), stretch marks on the skin (striae), steroid acne, skin inflammation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), pathologically increased body hair (hypertrichosis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis also applies to side effects that are not specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse together with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines can interact with each other so that their effect is stronger or weaker than usual.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTherefore please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIntended external use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used externally as directed, interactions with other medicinal products are not to be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccidental internal use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you accidentally ingest the spray, spray it in your mouth or on open wounds, interactions may occur if you are also taking any of the following medicines:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines to treat heart failure (cardiac glycosides)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiuretic drugs (saluretics)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines to inhibit blood clotting (coumarin derivatives)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines to treat epilepsy (phenytoin, barbiturates)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainkillers (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)\/anti-rheumatic drugs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this case, please speak to your doctor immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou must not use the preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor specific skin symptoms (syphilis, tuberculosis),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein viral infections (e.g. chickenpox, herpes simplex, herpes zoster),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein vaccination reactions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith fungal infestation (mycoses),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor bacterial skin infections, acne vulgaris, steroid acne,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein skin inflammation near the mouth (perioral dermatitis),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor inflammatory reddening of the face (rosacea),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon open wounds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein children under 6 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy HYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking or using any medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring pregnancy, the use of the drug should be avoided as far as possible and, if absolutely necessary, should be as short and small-scale as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince growth disorders and damage to the unborn child cannot be ruled out during long-term treatment with glucocorticoids during pregnancy, please inform your doctor if you want to become pregnant, are already pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlucocorticoids, including hydrocortisone, pass into breast milk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn impairment of the baby has not yet become known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNevertheless, you should only use the preparation during breastfeeding after consulting your doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the doctor treating you considers it necessary to use the medicine while breastfeeding, you must not use the spray on the breast area to avoid unwanted absorption by the baby.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf your doctor thinks higher doses are necessary for reasons of illness, you should stop breast-feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient HYDROCORTISONE spray, allergic or itchy skin diseases notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarnings and Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial care is required when using it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the face (especially around the eyes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon sore skin areas, especially in skin folds (intertriginous areas)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the vicinity of skin ulcers (ulcers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the genital and anal area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid applying the drug to large areas and\/or for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spray is not suitable for people with dry skin or skin diseases associated with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat should be considered with children?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spray should not be used on children under 6 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn children over the age of 6, external therapy with the spray should be used with caution and should not normally last longer than 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticular caution is needed with children because children have a larger body surface area in relation to body weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat to consider for older people\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderly people need to be particularly careful because the barrier capacity of the outer layer of skin (horny layer) is weaker in old age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to drive and use machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no known effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ratiopharm GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42898412667065,"sku":"05024376","price":30.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/3952\/7353\/files\/hydrocortisone-spray-allergic-or-itchy-skin-diseases-uk.png?v=1716202667","url":"https:\/\/eliveragroup.co.uk\/products\/hydrocortisone-spray-allergic-or-itchy-skin-diseases","provider":"ELIVERA UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}