Sudocrem Antiseptic Cream - 60g
The classic zinc oxide antiseptic healing cream — licensed for nappy rash, eczema, surface wounds, sunburn, minor burns, acne, bed sores and chilblains. 60g travel-size tub.
- Zinc oxide barrier protects sore skin.
- Antiseptic — guards against infection.
- Licensed for 8 uses, from nappy rash to acne.
- Soothes eczema, sunburn and minor burns.
- Handbag-size 60g tub.
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Product overview
About Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
Sudocrem is the grey tub every British household knows — a zinc oxide antiseptic healing cream licensed for far more than nappy rash. The pack lists eight jobs: nappy rash, eczema, surface wounds, sunburn, minor burns, acne, bed sores and chilblains. This 60g tub is the handbag and changing-bag size of the nation's favourite nappy rash cream.
How it works
Zinc oxide forms a water-repellent barrier over sore skin — shielding a red bottom from the next wet nappy — while the cream's antiseptic action guards against infection and its emollient base soothes and softens. That barrier-plus-antiseptic combination is why one tub handles everything from nappy changes to grazed knees.
How to use
For nappy rash, apply a thin layer at each change to clean, dry skin — thin is the trick; rub in until a translucent film remains. Use the same thin-layer approach on eczema patches, minor burns, sunburn and surface wounds. Wash hands after use.
When to get advice
See a pharmacist or GP if nappy rash doesn't improve within a few days, looks infected (weeping, yellow crusts, spreading redness), or if a wound is deep or won't heal. For persistent or severe eczema and acne, this soothes — but a pharmacist can advise on treatment.
Product details
- Active ingredients Zinc oxide, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate
- Vendor Sudocrem
- SKU 0253724
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sudocrem work on acne and spots?
Acne is one of its eight licensed uses — a thin layer on affected spots (many people do it overnight) lets the zinc oxide calm redness and the antiseptic action work on the skin. For persistent acne, a pharmacist can suggest a dedicated treatment.
Can I put Sudocrem on my face?
Yes, in a thin layer on spots or sore patches, avoiding the eyes and lips. It's thick, so a little goes a long way — and it can leave a white film, hence the overnight habit.
Is it good for eczema?
It's licensed to soothe eczema — the zinc barrier protects broken skin and eases itching soreness. It sits alongside, not instead of, your usual emollient routine; see a GP if eczema is widespread or worsening.
How do I use it for nappy rash?
A thin layer at every change on clean, dry skin — rub in until only a translucent film shows. Thick layers waste cream and don't protect better. See a pharmacist if the rash doesn't settle in a few days.
What makes it work?
Zinc oxide forms a water-repellent barrier over sore skin, benzyl alcohol and its antiseptic partners guard against infection, and the emollient base soothes — protection, antisepsis and comfort in one cream.
Is this the same as Sudocrem Care & Protect?
No — this is the original Antiseptic Healing Cream, the licensed medicine with the full eight uses. Care & Protect is a daily-use barrier ointment for prevention rather than healing.
Shipping information
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