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Which excipient in Hc45 hydrocortisone acetate cream may cause contact dermatitis?

Name: Which excipient in Hc45 hydrocortisone acetate cream may cause contact dermatitis?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:51:54.118Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Hc45 hydrocortisone acetate cream contains cetomacrogol emulsifying wax with cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis.

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Hc45 Hydrocortisone CreamKaro Pharma AB · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 19 March 2026

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