HC45

HC45 Hydrocortisone 1% Cream 15g tube

Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, insect bite reactions and mild to moderate eczema.

£6.89Pay when you collect
  • Collect from Lower House Pharmacy, ready tomorrow from 9:15am when it is in stock
  • Not on the shelf? We order it in: ready tomorrow from 12pm, and we text you
  • No card needed online. No account needed.
  • Sold by a GPhC registered pharmacy, with a pharmacist on hand when you collect
  • 15g tube
  • Ages 10 and over
  • Pharmacy medicine

A quick chat with the pharmacist first. When you collect, the pharmacist will ask a few questions to check this is right for you. They may suggest something else instead.

Insect bites, stings and mild irritant dermatitis is covered by Care at the Chemist. It is a free NHS service if you are registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside and do not pay for prescriptions.

Walk in to Lower House Pharmacy and ask, no appointment needed. About Care at the Chemist

About it

A mild steroid cream that reduces skin inflammation and itching. Applied once or twice a day for up to 7 days.

Contains hydrocortisone acetate 1% w/w.

Good to know before you buy

  • Maximum 7 days; see a doctor if not improved.
  • Do not use on the eyes, face, anogenital area, or broken or infected skin (including cold sores, acne, athlete's foot).
  • Not for children under 10 without medical advice; not on large areas or under occlusive dressings.
  • Avoid in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label and the leaflet. Ask the pharmacist if you take other medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a long-term condition.

Sold and supplied by Lower House Pharmacy, GPhC registered pharmacy 1034511. WalkInClinics takes the order for the pharmacy. Made by Karo Pharma AB.