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Boots Insect Bite & Sting Treatment 1% Hydrocortisone Cream (UK) 10g

Boots Insect Bite & Sting Treatment 1% Hydrocortisone Cream (UK) 10g

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Boots Insect Bite & Sting Treatment 1% Hydrocortisone Cream is a topical medicine specifically formulated to relieve the irritation, inflammation and itching caused by insect bite and sting reactions. Containing 1% hydrocortisone, it provides targeted treatment directly to the affected area to help calm uncomfortable skin reactions following suitable insect bites or stings.

Designed for short-term use by adults and children aged 10 years and over, only a small amount is required once or twice daily for a maximum of 2–3 days. Its compact 10g tube is convenient to keep with travel essentials or at home for appropriate insect bite and sting treatment.

Key Features:

  • 1% hydrocortisone topical cream specifically for insect bite and sting reactions.
  • Helps reduce inflammation associated with insect bites and stings.
  • Relieves itching and irritation caused by suitable insect bite and sting reactions.
  • Suitable for adults and children aged 10 years and over.
  • Applied sparingly once or twice daily for a maximum treatment period of 2–3 days.
  • Convenient 10g tube suitable for keeping at home or with travel essentials.
  • Imported from United Kingdom. UK owned and made.

Always read labels, directions and warnings before purchase or use of product. A patch test is advised before use to avoid any chance of an allergic reaction, hypersensitivity or skin irritation. See more details in tabs below.

How To Use / Warnings / Allergy Advice

How To Use:
Please read the enclosed Patient Information Leaflet carefully before use. For application to the skin only. Adults and children aged 10 years and over: gently apply a small amount in a thin layer to the affected area once or twice daily. Use for a maximum of 2–3 days only. Do not use more than the recommended amount and do not use on children under 10 years of age. Do not apply to the eyes or face, anal or genital areas or broken or infected skin. This medicine is intended only for appropriate insect bite and sting reactions and should not be used to treat other skin conditions. If symptoms do not improve within the recommended treatment period, worsen or you are uncertain whether the affected area is suitable for treatment, stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Incorrect use, excessive application or treatment beyond the recommended period may increase the risk of unwanted effects.

Warnings:
-Always read all labels, directions, warnings and the enclosed Patient Information Leaflet before use.
-This is a medicine. Use only as directed and only for insect bite and sting reactions for which the product is indicated.
-For external use on the skin only. Do not swallow.
-Do not use on children under 10 years of age.
-Do not use on the eyes or face, anal or genital areas.
-Do not use on broken or infected skin, including acne, impetigo, cold sores, athlete's foot, scabies or infected bites and stings.
-Do not use for other skin conditions or for bites and stings outside the product's stated indication.
-Do not use if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
-Do not use during pregnancy unless advised to do so by your doctor.
-Seek professional advice before use if breastfeeding, planning pregnancy or suffering from allergies.
-Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have an underlying medical condition, take other medicines or use complementary therapies.
-Apply only a small amount once or twice daily and do not use for longer than 2–3 days.
-If the condition does not improve, worsens or symptoms persist, stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
-Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
-Do not store above 25°C.
-Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.

Allergy Advice:
Do not use if you are allergic or hypersensitive to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
Contains chlorocresol, which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Stop using the medicine and seek medical advice if an allergic reaction, rash, redness, worsening itching or other unexpected skin reaction develops.
If you have a history of allergies or sensitivity to topical medicines or any listed ingredient, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:
This medicine contains 1% of the active ingredient hydrocortisone.

Also contains:
Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, macrogol 300, soft white paraffin, purified water and the preservative chlorocresol (see enclosed leaflet).


Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.

Further Details

About the Manufacturer:
Boots is the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer. For 175 years, we’ve listened, learned and innovated, and continue to challenge ourselves to improve our products and services every day.

Over recent years, Boots has evolved at pace to transform into an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail business, serving millions of customers and patients every day.

With around 1,900* stores ranging from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores, our purpose is to support our customers and patients through every stage of their lives.

We put our customers in control of their health and wellbeing and aim to unlock the beauty in everyone with our unrivalled depth and breadth of product offering.

Boots. With you, for life.

Source: Boots official site.

The Boots UK brand originates from UK, and this product is made in Bulgaria.

The Boots UK brand originates from United Kingdom, and this product is made in United Kingdom.

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