Dermidex Dermatological Cream
Dermidex Dermatological Cream
Important information about Dermidex
• This medicine treats cuts, scratches, grazes, skin reactions, bites and stings when applied to the skin.
• It can be used on adults, the elderly and children over 4 years.
Do not use....
• On children under 4 years.
Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice.
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
1. What the medicine is for
Dermidex is a cream which contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, chlorobutanol and cetrimide which are antiseptics and Alcloxa to soothe and relieve irritation.
It is used to treat mild pain caused by minor cuts, scratches and grazes.
It also relieves the soreness caused by reaction to detergents, soaps, deodorants and jewellery. Dermidex can be used to relieve the pain of bites and stings.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have ....
• An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.
• An allergy to other local anaesthetics.
• Or on a child under 4 years old.
A Talk to your doctor if you or your child have..
• Symptoms that have not cleared up after using the cream for 7 days.
Pregnant or breastfeeding..
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, can be absorbed through the skin and pass into breast milk.
A Important information about some of the ingredients
• This product contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin.
O Adults, the elderly and children over 4 years
• Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub in gently.
• Apply every 3 hours to the affected area.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Wash hands well after use.
□ Children under 4 years
Do not use on children under 4 unless your doctor tells you to.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
If your symptoms worsen or have not improved after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.
A If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Dermidex can have side
effects, although these don't affect everyone.
• Temporary skin reactions such as redness, a burning sensation and rashes may occur.
If you notice this or any other side effect not
included above, stop use and tell your doctor or
pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
5. Storing this medicine
• Keep it out of the reach and sight of children.
• There are no special conditions for storing this medicine.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine The active ingredients are: lidocaine 1.2% w/w, Alcloxa 0.25% w/w, chlorobutanol 1% w/w and cetrimide 0.5% w/w.
The other ingredients are: cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl myristate, light liquid paraffin, purified water, phenoxyethanol, sorbitol solution, stearyl alcohol, perfume.
What the medicine looks like
Dermidex is a white cream which has a light fragrance.
It is supplied in 30g or 50g tubes.
Marketing authorisation holder
Actavis Group PTC ehf, Reykjavikurvegi 76-78 220 Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
Manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in February 2012
Dermidex is a trade mark of Actavis Group PTC ehf.
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