Medicaid Antiseptic Cream
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1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Medicaid Antiseptic Cream Richmond Antiseptic Cream
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Cetrimide B.P 0.50% w/w
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
A Water-in-Oil Cream
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the treatment of nappy rash, chapped hands, sunburn, chafing, minor burns, cuts and abrasions.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
No restrictions by age or gender.
Apply liberally to the affected area. Repeat as necessary.
Nappy rash: after normal nappy changing routine, dry baby’s skin without rubbing, apply cream.
First aid use: wash affected area gently, pat dry, and apply to soothe and help prevention infection.
4.3
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active, and any of the listed ingredients.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep all medicines away from children.
If symptoms persist, stop using and consult your doctor.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None
4.6 Fertility, Pregnancy and lactation
Although there are no adverse reports for this product in pregnant and lactating mothers, as with all medicines, care should be exercised when administering the product to pregnant or lactating women.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None
4.8 Undesirable effects
Skin irritation has been reported.
Hypersensitivity reactions may develop in certain individuals presenting as a localised contact dermatitis.
4.9 Overdose
It is unlikely that systemic toxicity will result from the ingestion of Medicaid Antiseptic Cream, although it may give rise to gastrointestinal irritation.
Treatment should be symptomatic.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antiseptic cream
ATC code: D08AJ04
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Not applicable
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Not applicable.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Liquid Paraffin (light) B.P.
White Soft Paraffin B.P.
Lanolin (Anhydrous) B.P.
Cetostearyl Alcohol B.P.
Glyceryl Monostearate H.S.E
Myristyl Alcohol H.S.E
Cetomacrogol 1000 B.P.
Nipasept H.S.E
Perfume compound H.S.E
Deionized Water B.P.C
6.2 Incompatibilities
None
6.3 Shelf life
60 months.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
None
6.5 Nature and contents of container
White low density polythene tube, lacquered and fitted with a white full skirted polypropylene cap.
Contents: 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100 gm
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
No special instructions required.
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Boston Healthcare Limited Unit 6, Navigation Court Calder Park Wakefield
West Yorkshire WF2 7BJ United Kingdom
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 39974/0009
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
25/07/1988 / 09/08/2010
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
26/02/2012