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Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Hydrocortisone may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What you need to know before you take it
e be experiencing an allergic reaction, have DermaCare Cream an infection or your condition requires a 3. How to use DermaCare Cream different treatment. 4. Possible side effects
- If you experience a recurrence of your 5. How to store DermaCare Cream condition shortly after stopping treatment, 6. Contents of the pack and other within 2 weeks, do not restart using the information cream/ointment without consulting a pharmacist or doctor. If your condition has 1.What DermaCare Cream resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area is and what it is used for and you experience a burning sensation This medicine contains Hydrocortisone, please seek medical advice before which belongs to a group of medicines restarting treatment. called corticosteroids, which act to DermaCare Cream contains chlorocresol relieve pain and swelling. and cetostearyl alcohol It can be used to treat mild to Cetostearyl alcohol (contained in moderate eczema, allergic contact cetomacrogol emulsifying wax) may cause dermatitis (e.g. reactions to plants, local skin reactions (e.g. contact jewellery), irritant contact dermatitis dermatitis). Chlorocresol may cause (e.g. reactions to detergents) and allergic reactions. relieve red, swollen, itchy skin caused by insect bites. Other medicines and Corticosteroid creams, ointments and DermaCare Cream other topical preparations come in four This cream is not expected to affect any different potencies or strengths. These other medicines that you may be taking or are known as mild, moderately potent, using. potent or very potent. Healthcare professionals will usually refer to If you are unsure about interactions with topical corticosteroid potency rather any medicines, talk to your pharmacist. than strength. A potent or strong This includes medicines prescribed by your corticosteroid has a much stronger doctor and medicine you have bought for effect than a mild corticosteroid when yourself, including herbal and using the same amount. Be aware the homeopathic remedies. percentage of active ingredient that is sometimes included on product
How to take it
DermaCare packaging does not indicate potency. Cream DermaCare Cream is classed as a mild Check the tube seal is not broken before corticosteroid. first use. If it is, do not use the cream. Pierce tube seal with end of cap. Wash your 2.What you need to know hands thoroughly before and after use.
before you use DermaCare Cream
This medicine can be used by adults and children of 10 years and over. However, some people should not use this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Age
How much to use Adults and A very small children of amount on 10 years and the affected over area
How often to use it Once or twice a day for a maximum of 7 days
Apply to the skin only. Do not apply plasters or dressings over the cream. Do not use on children under 10 years, unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use more than the amount recommended. Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days. If symptoms worsen or do not go away within 7 days, talk to your doctor. If anyone accidentally swallows some of the cream, rinse out the mouth and talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
4.Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the cream. See a doctor at once if severe:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
- Skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating
- Steroid withdrawal reaction: If used over prolonged periods a withdrawal reaction, which might appear to be different from the previous condition, may occur in some patients during treatment or within days to weeks after 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. These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Stretch marks or streaks on the skin especially in skin folds (e.g. groin, armpits)
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card on the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
DermaCare Cream
Do not store above 25°C. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the tube edge. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
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This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4
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Contents of the pack and other information
What DermaCare Cream contains
This cream contains Hydrocortisone 1% w/w, which is the active ingredient. As well as the active ingredient, the cream also contains purified water, white soft paraffin, cetomacrogol emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, macrogol 300, chlorocresol. The pack contains 15 g of smooth white cream.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Pinewood Laboratories Ltd Ballymacarbry Clonmel Co.Tipperary Ireland This leaflet was last revised in March 2024. If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
Other formats
To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots DermaCare 1% w/w Cream Reference number: 04917/0019 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
Frequently asked questions about Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream
How do I take Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream?
Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream comes as cream. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream?
The active substance in Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream is hydrocortisone.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots DermaCare Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream, Boots Insect Bite & Sting Treatment 1% Cream, Dermacort Hydrocortisone Cream. In total there are 14 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: hydrocortisone
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Derma Care 1% w/w Cream. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.