Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream contains hydrocortisone 0.127%, a mild-to-moderate potency topical corticosteroid formulated in a lipophilic (“lipo”) cream base designed to moisturise while delivering the medicine into the skin. It is used to relieve the inflammation, redness, and itching associated with corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema (dermatitis) and other forms of skin irritation, including in areas of thinner or more sensitive skin.

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream is a prescription-only medicine in Malaysia. It is only supplied after an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall, who will assess your skin condition before issuing a prescription. Even though its potency is lower than that of stronger topical steroids, it should still be used only for the duration and in the manner advised by your doctor, with follow-up to check your skin’s response.

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that reduces skin inflammation by suppressing the release of chemical mediators involved in the body’s inflammatory and immune response, and by causing mild constriction of small blood vessels in the skin. This action helps to reduce the redness, swelling, and itching seen in eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions, while the lipid-rich cream base also helps to soothe and moisturise dry or irritated skin.

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream should only be used according to the directions and duration prescribed by your doctor following an online consultation with DoctorOnCall. Apply a thin layer to the affected skin, usually once or twice daily as directed, gently smoothing it in until absorbed. Wash your hands after application unless the hands are the area being treated, and avoid applying it to broken or infected skin unless specifically directed.

The amount and duration of use for Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream will be determined by your doctor based on the location, extent, and severity of your skin condition, as well as your age. Although it is a lower-potency corticosteroid suitable for more sensitive areas, prolonged or excessive use should still be avoided, and your doctor will advise on the maximum duration of continuous treatment appropriate for you.

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream is generally stable for up to 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened. Always check the expiry date printed on the tube or carton before use, and do not use it if the date has passed.

Store Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use, and keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Known hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone or any ingredient in the cream
• Untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections at the application site
• Rosacea or perioral dermatitis
• Acne vulgaris
• Use on the face or in skin folds only if specifically directed by a doctor
• Use in infants and young children only under close medical supervision

• Using other topical corticosteroids on the same area at the same time may increase the risk of skin thinning
• Occlusive dressings over treated skin can increase absorption and side effect risk unless specifically advised by your doctor
• Applying other medicated creams or ointments to the same area may reduce effectiveness or increase irritation
• Inform your doctor of all other topical and systemic medicines you are using before starting treatment

• Apply only a thin layer of Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream to the affected skin
• The lipid-rich cream base also helps moisturise dry, irritated skin
• Avoid contact with the eyes, and rinse thoroughly if accidental contact occurs
• Do not use for longer than the duration prescribed by your doctor
• Do not bandage or cover treated skin unless advised to do so
• Attend follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your skin condition

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream is often prescribed for eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions in areas of thinner or more delicate skin, such as on the face or in children, because hydrocortisone has a lower potency than many other topical corticosteroids. Its lipophilic cream base is designed to be well tolerated and moisturising while still delivering effective anti-inflammatory action. As with all topical corticosteroids, your doctor will typically review your progress and may suggest switching to a moisturiser-only regimen once symptoms are under control.