Updated on 24/08/2026
CORTIGÉN 0.25%
Hydrocortisone
Topical cream
Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the face, atopic dermatitis, or contact eczema of the face and eyelids; maintenance treatment of skin conditions initially treated with more potent corticosteroids; insect bites
Packaging:
30-gram tube
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Never use Cortigén cream in the following cases:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active ingredient (hydrocortisone) or to any of the other ingredients in Cortigén cream,
- ulcerated lesions,
- acne,
- rosacea,
- infectious skin diseases of viral origin (herpes, shingles, chickenpox, etc.), bacterial origin (e.g.,
impetigo, etc.), fungal origin (caused by microscopic fungi), or parasitic origin.
If in doubt, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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