Sudocrem is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of nappy rash. It is manufactured by Forest Tosara Ltd, one of the companies making up Forest Laboratories Europe.

Sudocrem contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils / waxes); protective and emollient agents; antibacterial and antifungal

Antifungal

* Antifungal medication, a medication used to treat fungal infection s such as athlete's foot , ringworm, candidiasis, etc.* Antifungal protein, a protein family* an adjective referring to a fungicide compound...

 agents; and a weak anesthetic. It can also be used to treat eczema

Eczema

Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis . In England, an estimated 5.7 million or about one in every nine people have been diagnosed with the disease by a clinician at some point in their lives.The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions...

, bedsores, acne

Acne

Acne is a general term used for acneiform eruptions. It is usually used as a synonym for acne vulgaris, but may also refer to:*Acne aestivalis*Acne conglobata*Acne cosmetica*Acne fulminans*Acne keloidalis nuchae*Acne mechanica...

, minor burns and sores, and minor wounds.

History

Sudocrem was developed in 1931 by Dublin-based pharmacist Thomas Smith. It was originally called "Smith's Cream". The brand was not introduced into the UK until the 1970s, but it has since become the leading baby cream in Ireland and the UK.

Ingredients

Ingredient	% (w/w)	properties
Excipients	79.2%	water-repellent base
Zinc oxide Zinc oxide Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. The powder is widely used as an additive into numerous materials and products including plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, rubber , lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants,... , EP	15.25%	astringent, soothing, protective
Lanolin Lanolin Lanolin , also called Adeps Lanae, wool wax or wool grease, is a yellow waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. Most lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep...  (hypoallergenic Hypoallergenic Hypoallergenic, meaning "below normal" or "slightly" allergenic, was a term first used in a cosmetics campaign in 1953. It is used to describe items that cause or are claimed to cause fewer allergic reactions... )	4.00%	emollient
Benzyl benzoate Benzyl benzoate Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid, with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. This easily prepared compound has a variety of uses.-Synthesis:This colorless liquid is formally the condensation product of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol... , BP	1.01%	pesticide
Benzyl alcohol Benzyl alcohol Benzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn", thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor... , BP	0.39%	mild anesthetic, disinfectant
Benzyl cinnamate	0.15%	antibacterial, antifungal

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