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What is Eurax HC Cream

Eurax HC Cream works by reducing inflammation of the skin and the itching associated with the skin condition therefore preventing it from getting worse. The active ingredients, hydrocortisone and crotamiton, help to reduce the immune response to pain, itching and, swelling. As well as that, this cream will also help to treat itching in the skin directly by killing the cause of it.

Who can use Eurax HC Cream

Suitable for adults and children over the age of 3.

What are the benefits

Active ingredient Crotamiton relieves itching and Hydrocortisone reduces inflammation.
Non-greasy and non-staining cream to relieve irritated skin.
Help to reduce the immune response to pain.
Helps to treat the itch

This product is not eligible for returns

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What are the active ingredients

The active ingredients are Crotamiton 10.0% w/w and Hydrocortisone 0.25% w/w. Eurax HC Cream contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation, stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions e.g. contact dermatitis propyl hydroxybenzoate and methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions possibly delayed. While allergic reactions are rare stop using and seek medical advice if your experience: burning sensation, irritation, itching or contact dermatitis at the site of application, blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients should avoid use. Keep away from eyes and broken skin.

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How to use Eurax HC Cream

Apply Eurax HC Cream sparingly to the affected area up to twice a day for rapid relief from mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis and insect bites.
Eurax HC Cream can help reduce inflammation and itching.
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, have cold sores, acne or athlete foot, have weeping open skin wounds or on children under 10 years old.
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Precautions to consider before using Eurax HC Cream
If Eurax is accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital emergency department or tell your doctor immediately
- Do not use in or around the eyes, on broken skin, for weeping skin conditions or if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients.
- Do not smoke or go near naked flames risk of severe burns. Fabric clothing, bedding, dressings etc that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
- Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
- Eurax Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Eurax Cream if you are breastfeeding or suffering from genital itching.
- Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
- Eurax Cream should only be used under the direction of your doctor.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
- difficulty in breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
- severe itching of the skin with a red rash or raised bumps.
- rash, itchy rash, skin reddening, eczema and swelling of the face or throat.
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What is Eurax HC Cream

Who can use Eurax HC Cream

What are the benefits

What are the active ingredients

How to use Eurax HC Cream

Precautions to consider before using Eurax HC Cream

Possible side effects

Eurax HC Cream 15g

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