What is Dermacalm-d and when is it used?

Dermacalm-d is a cooling cream that has a local anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect on the skin damage listed below:

• Skin irritation or mild allergic reactions (with or without itching) caused by contact with detergents, cosmetics, plants, animals or metal (jewellery);
• Insect bites;
• Sunburn;
• Minor burns without open skin.

Dermacalm-d has an anti-itching, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect and supports the structure of the damaged skin. The properties of Dermacalm-d are due to hydrocortisone acetate, the most important ingredient in the cream.

Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body that has an anti-inflammatory effect. If it is applied to the skin, it develops a predominantly local effect. Dermacalm-d also contains dexpanthenol, which is quickly converted into pantothenic acid, a vitamin, by the skin's cells. The pantothenic acid can promote healing of the skin.

What do you need to know?

To clean an inflamed or irritated area of ​​skin, use only water as soap may make the irritation worse. Avoid all contact with the substance or material that caused the infection.

When not to use Dermacalm-d?

Do not use Dermacalm-d if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Dermacalm-d must not come into contact with the eyes; avoid applying it to the eyelids as well.

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

When is caution required when using Dermacalm-d?

Children under 2 years of age may only use Dermacalm-d under medical supervision. Dermacalm-d should not be applied to large areas of skin or under an impermeable bandage.

The cream should not be used for a long time. If there is no improvement after two weeks, you should see a doctor. If symptoms worsen, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor. If your symptoms come back within 2 weeks of stopping treatment, do not use the cream again without consulting a doctor first, unless your doctor has instructed you to do so. If your symptoms return after they have disappeared, you should seek medical advice before repeating the treatment if the redness extends beyond the originally treated area and the skin burns.

• Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from any other illnesses,
• have allergies or
• other medicines ( also take bought ones) or use them externally!

Can Dermacalm-d be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, you may only use Dermacalm-d after consulting your doctor.

Dermacalm-d should not be used while breastfeeding.

How do you use Dermacalm-d?

Apply a thin layer of the cream 1-2 times a day and let it absorb by massaging it in gently. Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, a treatment with Dermacalm-d should be carried out for a maximum of 2 weeks and not over a large area.

In children under the age of 2, Dermacalm-d may only be used under medical supervision.

Follow 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 Dermacalm-d have?

Undesirable effects such as slight burning, itching or increased reddening of the skin can be signs of a hypersensitivity reaction to one or more components of the cream. Hydrocortisone can also cause skin dehydration. With long-term or too frequent use, the risk of the skin becoming increasingly brittle or other skin changes occurring cannot be ruled out.

Withdrawal reaction after the end of treatment: After continuous use over a long period of time, a withdrawal reaction may occur after the end of treatment. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms: reddening of the skin that may extend beyond the treated area, burning or stinging sensation, severe itching, peeling skin, open blisters weeping.

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

What else needs to be considered?

Dermacalm-d is to be kept out of the reach of children and at room temperature (15-25 °C)

to keep. The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.

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

What does Dermacalm-d contain?

1 g cream contains the active ingredients hydrocortisone acetate (5 mg) and dexpanthenol (50 mg) as well as the following auxiliary substances: DL-pantolactone, Cetyl alcohol, paraffin, wool grease (E913), polyoxyl 40 stearate, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (preservative), water.

Approval number

51464 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Dermacalm-d? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

Tubes of 20 g.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, 8045 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2021.