Indications & Uses
The anti-inflammatory activity of Cortimet is its main therapeutic property. It also has immunosuppressant and antimitotic actions. Cortimet is indicated in: Primary irritant dermatitis Contact allergic dermatitis Eczema: atopic, infantile, discoid, stasis ... Read moreThe anti-inflammatory activity of Cortimet is its main therapeutic property. It also has immunosuppressant and antimitotic actions. Cortimet is indicated in: Primary irritant dermatitis Contact allergic dermatitis Eczema: atopic, infantile, discoid, stasis Seborrheic dermatitis Lichen simplex and pruritus ani Flexural psoriasis Skin irritations, itching and rashes, for example those caused by insect bites, minor thermal burns, sunburn, etc
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Hydrocortisone Acetate should be applied in a small quantity to the affected area 2 or 3 times daily.
Side Effects
Cortimet 1% cream is usually well-tolerated, but if signs of hypersensitivity appear, application should be stopped.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
In infants and children, long-term continuous topical therapy should be avoided where possible, as adrenal suppression can occur. As with all corticosteroids, prolonged application to the face is undesirable.
Contraindications
Infections: bacterial, viral, fungal. Skin ulcers. Hypersensitivity to the preparation.