Sprilon 12.5%W/W /1.04%W/W Cutaneous Spray Suspension
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12.5%w/w/ 1.04%w/w Cutaneous Spray Suspension Zinc Oxide / Dimeticone
Sprilon is used for the prevention and treatment of pressure sores, and skin damage from contact with body fluids, e g. around the perineum, fistulae, colostomies, ileostomies eczematous areas etc.
It is also used for the protection and treatment of fissures and leg ulcers, and the protection of skin beneath plaster casts.
Like all medicines, Sprilon can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop use and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You develop an allergic reaction (e g. a rash)
• You experience local skin irritation.
• The condition becomes worse
• Any side effect becomes more serious
• You notice any side effect not listed
115g
Non-irritant Protective Water-repellent Spray ointment
MA16431/0020 PA501/5/1
MA Holder: Ayrton Saunders Ltd,,
9 Arkwright Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1NU. email: medicalinformation@ps-nw,co.uk Manufacturer: Pharmasol Ltd,
North Way, Andover, SP10 5AZ, UK.
^Trademark Ayrton Saunders Ltd,
Do not use Sprilon and talk to your doctor if:
• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to zinc oxide, dimeticone, wool fat or any of the other ingredients.
• You are sensitive to cetostearyl alcohol.
Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Replace the cap after use. Highly flammable. The canister contains a pressurised liquid. Do not expose to temperature higher than 50°C, and do not pierce the canister. Do not use after expiry date shown on the base.
The active substances are:
zinc oxide 12.5% w/w and dimeticone 1.04% w/w.
Shake the can well. Hold the can 20cm (8") away from the skin surface, at a right angle. Gently press the nozzle to apply a thin even layer.
Two to three seconds of spraying should be sufficient to cover an area the size of the buttocks. A mild cooling sensation may be experienced. Re-apply as often as necessary.
Frequent, repeated application to the same area could lead to skin irritation.
Other skin preparations may disrupt the Sprilon film if applied to the same area.
If you accidentally spray into your eyes, bathe them throughly in water and talk to your doctor.
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HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE
The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, wool alcohols, dextran CB and purified water.
The propellant is a butane/propane mix.
Cetostearyl alcohol and wool fat may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
This text was revised in February 2011.
Can Ref:CN00366
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