CORTIDRO*CREAM 20G 0.5%

Cortidro 0.5% cream
Hydrocortisone acetate

What it is and what it is used for
Cortidro contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, used to reduce inflammation.

Cortidro is a cream used in adults and children over two years of age for insect bites, itching, rashes or minor burns, and skin inflammations (eczema).

What you need to know before taking this medicine
Do not use Cortidro if:
- you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- you have an infection caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Cortidro is not indicated for the treatment of itching of the outermost part of the female genitals (vulva), if this is associated with vaginal discharge.
Cortidro is not for ophthalmic use, so do not use it in the area around the eyes.
The use of this medicine, especially if prolonged and over large areas, may cause irritation and allergic reactions (sensitization phenomena). If this occurs, stop treatment and consult your doctor.
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

Children and adolescents
In children under two years of age, Cortidro should only be used if strictly necessary and under direct medical supervision.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Blurred vision

It is very unlikely that systemic side effects will occur due to the local application of corticosteroids at the indicated doses. If you experience any side effects, stop therapy and contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.