Sudocrem

{{Short description|Brand of topical antibacterial cream}}

{{Infobox company

| name = Sudocrem

| logo = Modern Sudocrem logo.png

| predecessor = Smith's Cream

| founder = Thomas Smith

| foundation = {{start date and age|1931}} in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland{{cite web|title=Sudocrem: About Us Page|url=http://www.sudocrem.co.uk/history|website=sudocrem.co.uk|accessdate=6 February 2015}}{{cite web|title=10 Things You Never Knew About Homegrown Product Sudocrem|url=https://player.98fm.com/10-Things-You-Never-Knew-About-Homegrown-Product-Sudocrem-|website=98fm.com|accessdate=31 August 2016}}

| industry = Medical

| services = Medication

| parent = Actavis/Teva Pharmaceuticals

| homepage = {{URL|sudocrem.com}}

| logo_caption = The current logo, in use since 2013

}}

Sudocrem ({{IPAc-en|'|s|u|d|ə|k|r|ɛ|m|}} {{small|or}} {{IPAc-en|'|s|u|d|ə|k|r|i|m|}} {{small|in Ireland}}){{cite news|first=Amy|last=O'Connor|url=http://www.dailyedge.ie/irish-sudocrem-pronunciation-2623646-Feb2016/|title=The correct pronunciation of Sudocrem|website=dailyedge.ie|date=25 February 2016|accessdate=25 February 2016}} is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. It contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils/waxes); protective and moisturizer agents; antibiotic and antifungal agents; and a weak anesthetic. As well as nappy rash, it can also be used to treat eczema, inverse psoriasis, pressure ulcers, minor burns, surface wounds, sunburn and chilblains.{{cite web|title=Sudocrem: Antiseptic Healing Cream|url=http://www.sudocrem.co.uk/antiseptic-healing-cream/|website=sudocrem.co.uk|accessdate=6 February 2015}}{{cite web|title=Sudocrem on Electronic Medicines Compendium|url=http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/7632 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824092708/http://www.medicines.org.uk:80/emc/medicine/7632 |archive-date=24 August 2016 |website=medicines.org|accessdate=6 February 2015}} [https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8860 New Link] (Archived and New Link added 14 May 2024) It was manufactured by pharmaceutical company Forest Laboratories Europe up until July 2014 when the company was acquired by, and combined with, Actavis plc.{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.frxeurope.eu/About.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310003655/http://www.frxeurope.eu/About.aspx |archive-date=10 March 2014 |website=FRX Europe|accessdate=6 February 2015}} [https://archive.today/20150210045226/http://www.frxeurope.eu/About.aspx Also Archived here] (Archived Links added 14 May 2024) On 17 March 2015, Actavis completed the acquisition of Allergan, creating a $23 billion diversified global pharmaceutical company.{{cite web|url=http://www.allergan.ie/ |title=AbbVie | Pharmaceutical Research & Development |publisher=Allergan.ie |date=2019-01-24 |accessdate=2022-06-24}}

In Belgium, the product is sold under the brand "Dermocrem".{{cite web |url=https://sudocrem.com/be-nl/ |title=Luieruitslag-crème en huidverzorging {{!}} Dermocrem |website=sudocrem.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203002113/https://sudocrem.com/be-nl/ |archive-date=2017-02-03}} The Netherlands was the first country Sudocrem was sold in outside Ireland and the UK.{{cite news|first=Ciara|last=Flaherty|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/this-is-why-sudocrem-is-called-sudocrem-418703.html|title=This is why Sudocrem is called Sudocrem|work=IrishExaminer.ie|date=31 August 2016|accessdate=31 August 2016}}