Topical hydrocortisone, sold commercially as Berlison, can be used to treat inflammatory skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema or burns, for example, as it helps to ease the concealment and swelling.
Berlison can be bought in pharmacies as a cream or ointment.
Berlison price
The price of Berlison varies between 9 and 20 reais.
Indications of the Berlison
Berlison is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, redness caused by the sun, first-degree burns and insect bites.
How to use Berlison
The use of the Berlison consists of the application of a thin layer of the cream or ointment 2 to 3 times a day, rubbing gently.
Berlison Side Effects
Berlison's side effects include itching, burning, redness or blistering of the skin, skin atrophy, dilation of blood vessels, stretch marks, acne, folliculitis, inflammation of the skin around the mouth and growth of excess hair.
Berlison's contraindications
Berlison is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula in case of tuberculosis or syphilis in the area of the skin to be treated, diseases caused by viruses such as chickenpox or shingles, rosacea, perioral dermatitis or allergic reactions after vaccination in the area to be treated.
In addition, this remedy should not be applied to the eyes, nor should it be used for more than 3 weeks in infants and children up to 4 years of age, nor in the breasts during breastfeeding. The use of this medicinal product should not be done by pregnant women without medical advice.
