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Cortic 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 acetate

Pack: Cortic 0.5% cream, 30 g, tube

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SIGMACORT 0.5% hydrocortisone acetate 5 mg/g cream tube

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Topical corticosteroid therapy for non-infective inflammatory conditions of the skin e.g. eczema, dermatitis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • A soft white cream with an odour faintly of chlorocresol.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 30g 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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