Private Scripts
A valid physical prescription must be provided before we can send this product out via mail or courier. Private Prescription medicines are not eligible for a government PBS subsidy. The full cost of the prescribed medicine is covered by the patient. The cost of which may be claimed from private health insurance providers depending on the level of cover. Healthylife Pharmacy will provide an official receipt for private prescription items to facilitate eligible claims.
- Product info
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Sigmacort Hydrocortisone (1%) Cream 30g
Description:
Sigmacort in a soothing cream base is indicated for the temporary relief of redness, itching and inflammation of the skin caused by:
eczema/dermatitis
Rashes
Insect bites and sunburn
Anal and genital itching
It is a topical corticosteroid therapy for gentle relief of non-infective inflammatory conditions of the skin. It contains the active ingredient called hydrocortisone acetate.
Do not use in children unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Your doctor however, may have prescribed SIGMACORT for another purpose.
A doctor's prescription is required for the 50 gram tube of SIGMACORT cream or ointment.
Ingredients:
Hydrocortisone acetate (microfined) 1% or 10 mg/g is the active ingredient in both SIGMACORT cream and ointment.
Inactive Ingredients
SIGMACORT cream:
- white soft paraffin
- liquid paraffin
- cetomacrogol 1000
- cetostearyl alcohol
- chlorocresol (preservative).
Usage Directions:
Apply a thin smear to affected areas two to four times a day or as directed.
Occlusive dressings are not necessary unless advised by your doctor.
It is important to use SIGMACORT exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
If you use it less than you should, it may not work as well and your skin problem may not improve.
Using it more often than you should may not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects.
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how long to use SIGMACORT.
Reduce the number of applications as the disorder subsides.
Storage:
Store below 25°C.
Warnings:
This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone acetate or any ingredients in Sigmacort.
- Delivery info
Delivery Charges
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FREE standard shipping on orders $70+ (save $5.95).
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FREE express shipping* on orders $99+ (save $8.95)
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Ordering a prescription item? You’ll automatically receive free standard shipping, too.** How good!
* A shipping handling fee may apply at the checkout for orders weighing 10kg or more
** Any cold-chain items will carry a $9.95 Express Cold-Chain Shipping fee
See shipping & returns policy for more details.
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- Returns & exchanges
How Do Returns & Refunds Work?
All products you buy from the Healthylife website are covered by the Healthylife Returns Policy.
Please read our full Returns Policy to find out how to return a product that is faulty or if you have changed your mind.
How We Handle Them:
Change of Mind
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If you've had a change of mind about an item you have ordered, we'll need to receive it back to us unopened and unused, in the original packaging.
Faulty Item
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If the item you have received is faulty, please contact us with a detailed description of the product fault, alongside a photo if possible.
Allergic Reaction
- In the rare instance you've had an allergic reaction to a product, please discontinue use of the product immediately. We may reach out for further information on the reaction.
Allergy returns must be less than 20% used upon arrival back to us.
Incorrect / Damaged Items
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If you have received an item that isn't what you ordered, or it arrived damaged, please take a photo and contact us within 7 days of delivery.
Please don't dispose of the item without informing us.
What Items Are Restricted For Returns*?
We will not accept Change of Mind Returns for the following items:
- Rapid antigen tests
- Baby formula
- Prescription Medicine
- Compounded ‘Pharmacy Only’ Items
- Perfumes & Colognes
- Refrigerated Items
- Bulk / Special Orders
- Personalised items, digital downloads, prepaid cards or vouchers;
- Clearance items;
- Items that are advertised as not eligible for change of mind returns.
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