Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream

Manufacturer

Xepa-Soul Pattinson

Contents

Hydrocortisone

Indication

Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

Instruction

Use Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream as directed by your doctor.

·         Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes.

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently.
• Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.
• Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• If your doctor ordered an occlusive dressing or airtight covering to be applied over the medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin, so use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
• Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems.
• If you miss a dose of Xepa Hydrocortione Cream, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Drug interaction

By its chemical properties of Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream is not compatible with alkalis. Anthralin topicals (used to treat psoriasis) cannot be co-administered with Xepa Hydrocortisone Cream as it worsens symptoms of psoriasis.