Microcid 1% Hydrogen Peroxide Cream
What is Microcid And What It Is Used For
- Microcid cream contains hydrogen peroxide, which is bactericidal.
- Cream is used in smallpox (impetigo), a bacterial skin infection.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3-4 weeks.
What You Need To Know Before Using Microcid
Do Not Use Cream
If you are allergic to hydrogen peroxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions
Avoid contact with eyes!
Microcid 1 cream contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.
Other Drugs And Microcid
Avoid concomitant treatment with products containing iodine or potassium permanganate.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
No known risks when used during pregnancy.
Cream one can be used during breastfeeding, but should not be applied to the nipples immediately the following breastfeeding.
Driving And Using Machines
No known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Microcide Contains Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
How To Use Cream
Microcid uses
- Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- A thin layer of Microcid cream is applied to the infected skin area. The cream one is applied 2-3 times daily, or as needed. The treatment time should not exceed 3-4 weeks. Other treatment according to the doctor’s prescription. Cream one can be easily washed off with water only.
Possible Microcid Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Cream one can cause transient burning (occurs in more than 1 in 100 users).
How To Store Cream
- Do not store above 25 ° C.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents Of The Pack And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is hydrogen peroxide 1%.
- The other ingredients are
- Glyceryl monomyristate
- Glyceryl monolaurate
- Anhydrous citric acid
- Macrogol stearate
- Sodium edetate
- Sodium hydroxide
- Sodium oxalate
- Sodium pyrophosphate
- Sodium stannate
- Propylene glycol
- Salicylic acid
- Sulfuric acid
- Purified water
What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack
- White cream
- Pack size: 25g
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Bioglan AB
Box 503 10
202 13 Malmö