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Hydrogalen® Akut

First aid for the itchy, red and inflamed skin.

For the treatment of:

  • sunburn
  • sun allergy
  • summer acne
  • insect bites
  • severe itching (pruritus)
  • allergic skin rash (contact dermatitis)

HydroGalen® akut – makes me feel good

Ouch – when your skin needs help

  • Insect bites and stings
  • sunburn
  • sun allergy
  • summer acne
  • Severe itching (pruritus)
  • Allergic skin rash (contact dermatitis)

Hydrogalen® Akut

First aid for
your skin

  • Inhibits inflammation
  • Clears up redness
  • Is antiallergic
  • Soothes itching

The active substance – well known, tried and tested

Hydrogalen® Akut

The active substance in Hydrogalen® akut

Hydrocortisone, also known as “cortisol”, is a hormone naturally produced in the renal cortex of our own body. Cortisol plays a role in many of the organism’s metabolic processes and is vital to human health.

With hydrocortisone (cortisol), HydroGalen® akut Creme contains an active substance identical to our body’s own cortisol.

It is the mildest corticoid for topical use on human skin.

HydroGalen® akut Creme is an over-the-counter product obtainable without a prescription from your local chemist.

Application – simple

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HOW TO APPLY
HYDROGALEN® AKUT

  • Apply a thin layer of HydroGalen® akut to the affected areas of the skin (avoid contact with eyes and mucous membrane).
  • Use once or twice a day.
  • Do not use for longer than two weeks unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Treatment of eczema: once the eczema has visibly improved, continue treating once daily for a while to prevent a relapse.

All instructions apply to children aged 6 and over, and adults.

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Hydrogalen® Akut

Your handy pocket guide to Hydrogalen® akut

HydroGalen® akut Creme. The speedy way to relieve itching, redness and inflammation. Has a mild cooling and nurturing effect thanks to its intelligent dosage form.

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    HydroGalen® akut
    First aid for your skin

    • Inhibits inflammation
    • Clears up redness
    • Is antiallergic
    • Soothes itching

    HydroGalen® akut 5 mg/g Creme

    Active substance: hydrocortisone

    Application: HydroGalen® akut 5 mg/g is an anti-inflammatory cream for topical application to the skin. It is used only for the short-term treatment (two weeks maximum) of more moderate inflammatory, allergic or itchy skin disorders that respond well to topical treatment with mild corticosteroids. For adults and children aged 6 and over.

    See the package leaflet for risks and side effects and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

    Stand: Mai 2020