INTRODUCTION

CORTIVAC CREAM contains Hydrocortisone acetate which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. CORTIVAC CREAM is used to treat all types of eczema (type of skin inflammation), dermatitis (itching) and insect bite reactions in affected individuals.  

CORTIVAC CREAM is not recommended for use in patients allergic to hydrocortisone. It is also not recommended for use in patients with untreated skin infection, urticaria (red itchy welts), rosacea (red pus-filled bumps on face), ulcers/infections at the site of treatment, and psoriasis (itchy skin).

Before applying CORTIVAC CREAM, inform your doctor if you smoke, and/or have tuberculosis, diabetes, and liver disease.

CORTIVAC CREAM should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. The medicine is also advised to be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). CORTIVAC CREAM can also be used in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.  

The most common side effects of applying CORTIVAC CREAM are atrophy (thinning of muscle tissue), stretch marks, rosacea (red pus-filled bumps on face), perioral dermatitis (inflammation of skin around mouth), acne, and/or purpura (purple coloured rash). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

USES OF CORTIVAC CREAM

• Treats all types of eczema, dermatitis, and insect bite reactions in affected individuals

HOW CORTIVAC CREAM WORKS

CORTIVAC CREAM works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body which results in providing relief from eczema, dermatitis, and insect bite reactions in affected individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always apply CORTIVAC CREAM as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply a thin layer of this medicine on the affected area. Treated areas on the face should not  be covered with a plaster/bandage. Avoid applying this medicine around your eyes, including eyelids. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CORTIVAC CREAM

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Inform your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Overdose:

If you or anyone else applied too much of CORTIVAC CREAM or accidentally swallowed the medicine, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage the overdose symptoms.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep the medicine out of reach in children
• Do not store CORTIVAC CREAM above 25°C

FAQs ABOUT CORTIVAC CREAM

What is CORTIVAC CREAM used for?

CORTIVAC CREAM contains hydrocortisone acetate which is used to treat all types of eczema (type of skin inflammation), dermatitis (itching) and insect bite reactions in affected individuals.

Who should avoid applying [GBNKEYWORD]?

CORTIVAC CREAM is not recommended for use in patients allergic to hydrocortisone and in patients suffering from untreated skin infection, urticaria (type of allergic reaction), rosacea (red puss filled bumps on face), ulcers/infections at the site of treatment, and/or psoriasis (itchy skin) in affected individuals.

What are the side effects of CORTIVAC CREAM?

The most common side effects associated with the use of CORTIVAC CREAM are atrophy (thinning of muscle tissue), stretch marks, rosacea (red pus-filled bumps on face), perioral dermatitis (inflammation of skin around mouth), acne, and/or purpura (purple coloured rash). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

How CORTIVAC CREAM works?

CORTIVAC CREAM works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (responsible for inflammation and allergies) in the body which results in providing relief from eczema, dermatitis, and insect bite reactions in affected individuals.

Can CORTIVAC CREAM be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?

Yes, CORTIVAC CREAM can be used but with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women.  Consult your doctor before applying CORTIVAC CREAM.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Patch test