Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream 30g

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream belongs to a drug class known as topical corticosteroids, classified as a potent (Class II) corticosteroid, and its active ingredient is hydrocortisone aceponate 0.127% w/w in a water-in-oil cream base. If your doctor has prescribed this for you, it's helpful to know that side effects are generally uncommon with short-term, correct use, but may include mild skin thinning, folliculitis (inflammation around hair follicles), stretch marks (striae), and, rarely, blurred vision if the medicine is absorbed into the body over prolonged use. This is a prescription-only medicine, and it's specifically formulated as a "lipophilic" cream, meaning it's designed for dry, scaly, or chronic skin lesions rather than very wet or oozing ones. Because it's a potent steroid, it should only be applied to the areas your doctor has specified, for the duration prescribed, and never on broken skin, acne, or suspected skin infections without medical advice. If you're ever unsure about how long to continue using it or whether it's suitable for a particular area (such as the face or skin folds), your doctor or pharmacist is the right person to check with.

For adults, Efficort is generally applied in a thin layer once or twice daily to the affected skin, unless your doctor has prescribed otherwise; application should not exceed twice a day, as more frequent use does not improve results and may increase side effects. In children, one application per day is usually sufficient, and continuous use should generally be limited to about one week unless your doctor advises a longer course with periodic steroid-free breaks.

• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
• Increased or intensified hair growth (hypertrichosis) at the application site
• Skin lightening or hypopigmentation
• Steroid-induced acne
• Telangiectasia (visible thread-like blood vessels)
• Stretch marks (striae) or skin atrophy with prolonged use
• Easy bruising or fragile skin
• Perioral dermatitis or worsening of rosacea if used on the face
• Blurred vision or other visual disturbances (rare, seek prompt medical advice if this occurs)
• Local irritation, burning, or stinging at the application site

Store Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream at room temperature, not exceeding 25°C, and keep the tube tightly capped between uses. Keep it well out of the reach and sight of children at all times.

• Apply only a thin layer to the prescribed area — using more will not improve results and may increase side effects
• Wash your hands after application, unless the hands are the area being treated
• Do not use on broken skin, acne, rosacea, or areas with a suspected infection unless directed by your doctor
• Store at room temperature not exceeding 25°C, with the cap tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children at all times
• Do not use for longer than your doctor has prescribed, and avoid stopping a long-term course abruptly without medical advice
• Check the expiry date before each use
• Seek medical advice promptly if you notice blurred vision or other visual changes while using this medicine

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream is for external (cutaneous) use only and should never be swallowed or applied near the eyes or mouth. Squeeze a small amount onto your fingertips, dab it lightly onto several points across the affected area, and gently massage it in until fully absorbed, then wash your hands thoroughly afterward (unless the hands themselves are being treated).

Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream should not be used after the expiry date printed on the tube and outer packaging. Always check this date before each use and dispose of any expired or unused product responsibly.

The active ingredient in Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream is hydrocortisone aceponate 0.127% w/w, a potent (Class II) topical corticosteroid formulated in a water-in-oil cream base suited to dry, scaly, or chronic inflammatory skin lesions.

Known hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone aceponate or any other ingredient in the cream
Ulcerated skin lesions or open wounds
Acne or rosacea
Skin infections of bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic origin, even where inflammation is present
Use on the eyelids for prolonged periods, due to the risk of glaucoma or ptosis
Use during the first trimester of pregnancy unless the potential benefit clearly outweighs the risk, as advised by a doctor
Caution advised when used on large body surface areas, under occlusive dressings, or in infants and young children

Do not use alkaline antiseptics on the skin immediately before applying this cream, as hydrocortisone aceponate can be broken down (hydrolysed) by alkaline agents
Avoid combining with oxidative agents applied to the same area, due to potential incompatibility
Concurrent use of other corticosteroids taken as tablets, drops, or injections may intensify overall corticosteroid-related side effects
No specific food interactions have been documented for topical use, but always inform your doctor of all other medicines and topical products you are using

Do I need a prescription to purchase Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream?
Yes, Efficort is a prescription-only medicine. A valid prescription from a registered doctor is required before we can process your order.

Can I order Efficort 0.127% Lipo Cream online for delivery to Singapore?
Yes, once a valid prescription is submitted and verified, our online pharmacy can arrange delivery to addresses in Singapore.

How do I submit my prescription when ordering?
You can upload a photo or scanned copy of your prescription during checkout, or send it to our customer service team, who will verify it with our pharmacist before your order is processed.

How can I be sure the product I receive is authentic?
We source Efficort directly from authorised distributors, and each tube is handled and shipped under proper storage conditions to help ensure it arrives sealed and authentic.

How long does delivery to Singapore usually take?
Delivery timeframes depend on the shipping method selected at checkout; estimated delivery windows are shown before you confirm your order, along with tracking information once it's dispatched.

Is it safe to order prescription topical steroids from an online pharmacy?
Ordering from a licensed pharmacy that verifies prescriptions and follows proper storage and handling standards is generally a safe and convenient way to access your medication.

How should I store the cream after it arrives, given Singapore's warm and humid climate?
Keep the tube tightly capped and stored at room temperature not exceeding 25°C, away from direct heat and humidity.

Can I track my order once it ships to Singapore?
Yes, a tracking number is generally provided once your order is dispatched, so you can follow its progress until it arrives.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged, leaking, or close to its expiry date?
Please contact our customer service team promptly with your order number and photos of the item, and we will assist with a replacement or refund according to our returns policy.

Can I set up a repeat order if my doctor has prescribed ongoing treatment?
Many customers on continued treatment can arrange repeat orders; please check with our pharmacist team about the requirements for prescription renewal or refill scheduling.