Sudocrem (/ˈsudəkrɛm/ or /ˈsudəkrim/ in Ireland)[3] is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis.

As well as nappy rash, it can also be used to treat eczema, inverse psoriasis, pressure ulcers, minor burns, surface wounds, sunburn and chilblains.

[6] On 17 March 2015, Actavis completed the acquisition of Allergan, creating a $23 billion diversified global pharmaceutical company.

[10] During the 1960s, samples of Sudocrem that were given to new mothers in Ireland increased the popularity of the product and the brand was gradually introduced to the UK in the 1970s.

[17] Teva said that reason for the closure was due to the growing international popularity of the cream, and the inability to make the site of the Baldoyle factory bigger to cope with the rising demand.