Cortate Cream is a hydrocortisone-based topical medication used for temporary relief of minor skin irritations, such as itching and rashes due to eczema. Here are some details about the product, its positive and negative aspects, and its ingredients:
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Product details:
- Name: Cortate Cream Hydrocortisone Cream 0.5% 15g.
- Color: White.
- Shape: Cream.
- Imprint: This medicine is a white, cream hydrocortisone 0.5% topical cream.
- Ingredients:
- Hydrocortisone: Each 1 gram of the cream contains 10 mg of hydrocortisone (i.e., 1% w/w).
- Non-Medicinal Ingredients (alphabetical): Ceteth-20, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phosphoric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.
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Positive aspects:
- Provides temporary relief from minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes due to eczema.
- Works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
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Negative aspects:
- May contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Should not be used on the eyes and face, ano-genital region, broken or infected skin, including cold sores, acne, and athletes foot.
