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Hydrozole TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: hydrocortisone + clotrimazole

Brand name

(ARTG)

: HYDROZOLE hydrocortisone / clotrimazole cream tube

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For dermatophyte and yeast infections of the skin when inflammation is prominent. This includes conditions such as fungal infected dermatitis, intertrigo and Candida nappy rash.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • White cream

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 2g pack
  • 30g pack
  • 5g pack

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 50g pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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