Description
Sigmacort in a soothing cream base is indicated for the temporary relief of redness, itching and inflammation of the skin caused by: Mild eczema/dermatitis, Rashes, Insect bites and sunburn, Anal and genital itching. It is a topical corticosteroid therapy for gentle relief of non-infective inflammatory conditions of the skin. It contains the active ingredient called hydrocortisone acetate. Do not use in children unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Ingredients
Hydrocortisone acetate 5mg/g (0.5%) Sigmacort cream: white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol (preservative), purified water.
How to Use
Apply to the affected area 2 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a doctor. Reduce the number of applications as the disorder subsides. Apply to all areas of inflammation (not just the worst). Use exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. If you use it less than you should, it may not work as well, and your skin problem may not improve. Using it more often than you should not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects. Use until the irritation has gone and the skin is completely clear (typically 7–14 days). Use Sigmacort at the same time every day.
Warnings
Use as directed, always read the label. Keep out of reach of children. If symptoms persist, please contact your healthcare professional. Do not use in the eyes or for acne. Do not use on children under the age of 12 unless the doctor has told you to.
Unless a doctor has told you to do not: use under waterproof bandages, for more than 7 days, in the presence of a skin infection until the infection has been adequately controlled. If irritation occurs discontinue use. Contact your doctor if itching or irritation persists.
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