What is Sanadermil and when is it used?

Sanadermil Hydrocreme contains as active ingredient hydrocortisone acetate. Applied to the skin, it has an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-itching effect.

Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body that fights inflammation. Applied to the skin, it acts locally.

Sanadermil is used to treat:

• slight eczematous changes in the skin,
• uninfected skin irritations and reddening after contact with detergents, plants, cosmetics, jewellery,
• uninfected insect bites,
• Sunburn,
• slight, non-infected burns without open skin.

When must Sanadermil not be used?

Do not use Sanadermil if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any other ingredients.

Sanadermil must not come into contact with the eyes; avoid applying it on the eyelids.

The use of Sanadermil is not indicated if you suffer from fungal infections (e.g. athlete's foot), a viral infection (e.g. cold sores, shingles) or skin reactions after vaccination; Likewise, application to open wounds and purulent inflammation (e.g. boils, abscesses, acne) should be avoided.

Only use in children under 6 years of age if instructed and under the supervision of a doctor.

When is caution required when using Sanadermil?

Sanadermil should not be applied to excessively large areas of skin or under an impermeable (occlusive) bandage.

Sanadermil should not be used for a long time. If there is no improvement after 2 weeks, you should see a doctor. If symptoms worsen, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.

Can Sanadermil be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

During pregnancy you should only use Sanadermil on medical advice and under medical supervision.

Sanadermil should not be used while breast-feeding.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are pregnant or intend to breastfeed.

How do you use Sanadermil?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Adults and children over 6 years: Apply a thin layer to the affected areas 1 to 2 times a day. The duration of use should not exceed 2 weeks.

Children under 6 years: only on medical prescription and under medical supervision.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Sanadermil have?

The following side effects can occur when using Sanadermil:

Rare: locally occurring side effects such as slight burning, itching or increased reddening of the skin.

These side effects are either symptoms of hypersensitivity to the excipients of Sanadermil or a side effect of hydrocortisone. This active ingredient can also cause the skin to dry out.

If intolerance occurs, you should stop treatment immediately.

Sanadermil can promote the development of infections.

Prolonged use on larger areas of skin and/or under an occlusive plaster or bandage can have undesirable effects on the metabolism.

With long-term or too frequent use, the risk of other skin changes or skin brittleness cannot be ruled out.

Prolonged use of the product near the eyes may cause visual disturbances (increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, cataracts).

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Keep Sanadermil out of the reach of children and at room temperature (15-25 °C).

The drug may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the package.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Sanadermil contain?

1 g hydrocream contains 5 mg hydrocortisone acetate as an active ingredient.

Excipients: antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole (E 320), preservative triclosan and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride.

Approval number

50135 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Sanadermil? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Tube of 15 g.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne.

This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in August 2018.