Mildison Lipocream 1 %w/w

Mildison Lipocream^® 1% w/w cream

Hydrocortisone

Mildison Lipocream contains the active substance hydrocortisone, which belongs to the group of mildly potent corticosteroids. These medicines are used to reduce symptoms of inflammation such as itching and redness or flakiness of the skin which may occur in certain skin disorders.

Mildison Lipocream is indicated in adults, children and infants. It is used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis (itching) of all types including atopic (childhood) eczema, photodermatitis (a dermatitis caused by exposure to light), otitis externa (inflammation of the ear canal), dermatitis caused by skin irritants and allergies, intertrigo (inflammation of skin folds), prurigo nodularis (a skin change associated with a nervous condition), seborrhoeic dermatitis (eczema of areas of greasy skin) and insect bite reactions. In general, corticosteroids do not remove the cause of the symptoms.

Corticosteroid creams, ointments and other topical preparations come in four different potencies or strengths. These are known as mild, moderately potent, potent or very potent. Healthcare professionals will usually refer to topical corticosteroid potency rather than strength. A potent or strong corticosteroid has a much stronger effect than a mild corticosteroid when using the same amount. The percentage of active ingredient that is sometimes included on product packaging does not indicate potency. Mildison Lipocream is classed as a mild corticosteroid. Your healthcare professional will prescribe or advise a steroid of the appropriate potency for your condition.

Do not use Mildison Lipocream:

• if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• if your skin disorder is caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. Mildison Lipocream may worsen or hide these disorders. Your doctor will check these
• if you have wounds or scaly skin
• if you have skin problems due to syphilis (a sexually transmitted disease) or skin lesions associated with tuberculosis appearing as jelly like nodules or ulcerative nodules
• if the skin around your mouth is inflamed. It might be the result of previous treatment with corticosteroids
• if you have (pubertal) spots
• if you have redness of the facial skin.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is a little Mildison Lipocream 2 or 3 times daily.

This medicine is for cutaneous use. Apply a thin layer of Mildison Lipocream to the affected skin. Gently massage the cream into the affected area.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Mildison Lipocream may cause the following side effects:

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

• Redness of the skin, rash/inflammation, bruising, stretch marks and skin thinning
• Facial spots, redness of the skin around the mouth
• Discolouration of skin
• Skin irritation
• Blurred vision
• Worsening of the skin condition after treatment has stopped (steroid withdrawal reaction): If used continuously for prolonged periods a withdrawal reaction may occur on stopping treatment with some or all of the following features: redness of the skin which can extend beyond the initial area treated, a burning or stinging sensation, intense itching, peeling of the skin, oozing open sores.

If the cream is used for a long time it may affect the working of your adrenal glands, symptoms of which may include an increase in weight, puffiness around the face, muscle weakness, dizziness (particularly on standing), excessive hair growth or hair loss. Your doctor should monitor you for any signs or symptoms.

As with other creams of this kind, this is more likely in infants and children or if the skin is covered by bandages or nappies.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.