- Approval Id
- 33d5e84dea9b21b9
- Drug Name
- XEPACORT CREAM 1% W/W
- Product Name
- XEPACORT CREAM 1% W/W
- Approval Number
- SIN16545P
- Approval Date
- 2022-07-06
- Registrant
- APEX PHARMA MARKETING PTE. LTD.
- Licence Holder
- APEX PHARMA MARKETING PTE. LTD.
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- GENERAL SALE LIST
- Dosage Form
- CREAM
- Dosage
- <p><strong>How to use this medication?</strong><br>
For external use only. Apply sparingly, a thin film over the affected area two to four times daily. Reduce the frequency of application gradually as improvement occurs and eventually discontinue. Seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days.</p>
- Route Of Administration
- TOPICAL
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>What is Xepacort used for?</strong><br>
Hydrocortisone is a mild corticosteroid indicated for irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis and insect bites. Irritant dermatitis may be caused by common household products such as detergents, bleaches, washing powders and various chemicals found in the workplace. Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by sensitization to allergens in materials such as cosmetics, resins, rubber, adhesive plaster and plants.</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>When you must not use this product?</strong><br>
It should not be used for untreated viral skin infections e.g. herpes simplex (cold sores) and chicken pox; fungal infections e.g. candidiasis; bacterial infections; in rosacea and ulcerative conditions; and in patients with a history of sensitivity to any of its components.</p>
- Atc Code
- D07AA02
- Atc Item Name
- hydrocortisone
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- APEX PHARMA MARKETING PTE. LTD.
