ANTISEPTIC

OINTMENT

Soothes Pain, Fights Infection Directions for use

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use TCP Antiseptic Ointment carefully to get the best results from it.

•    Keep this leaflet.You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•You must talk to a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If you notice any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

What is in this leaflet

I .WhatTCP Antiseptic Ointment is and what it is used for?

2.    What you need to know before you use ointment?

3.    How to use TCP Antiseptic Ointment?

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store TCP Antiseptic Ointment?

6.    Futher information

I .What TCP Antisepctic Ointment is and what it is used for

TCP Antiseptic Ointment is an antiseptic combined with other ingredients that give effective relief from skin irritations. It quickly soothes local pain and itching and kills germs on the skin.

TCP Antiseptic Ointment is used to treat piles, give relief from skin irritation or itching including the area around the vagina and anus (the area around the back passage), cuts,grazes, minor wounds, minor burns and scalds, insect bites and stings and spots and pimples.

2. What you need to know before you useTCP Antiseptic Ointment Do not useTCP Antiseptic Ointment:

•    If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredeints of TCP Antiseptic Ointment (see section 6).

•You have an allergic skin disease such as eczema.

•    If you have had an allergic reaction to any other TCP product.

•TCP Antiseptic Ointment contains salicylic acid which may cause mild skin irritation in some people. Warnings and precautions

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Other medicines and TCP Antiseptic ointment

TCP Antiseptic Ointment is not known to interfere with other medicince, but if you are in doubt please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancyand breast-feeding

There is no experience in the use of the product in pregnancy and lactation, but the product has been widely used over many years with no reported adverse effect.

3.    How to useTCP Antiseptic Ointment

Not to be swallowed. For external use only.

To pierce tube, remove the cap and reverse it over the nozzle, push firmly and turn.

Wash your hands after use.TCP Antiseptic Ointment may tarnish jewellery and stain fabrics.

Always useTCP Antiseptic Ointment exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Patient Information Leaflet

Piles: Wash the affected area with cool water only and dry thoroughly. Apply freely night and morning to the affected area. Consult your doctor about your piles in case you have a condition that needs diagnosis and different treatment. Constipation should be prevented or treated if present.

Itching: Pruritus is persistent recurring itching of the skin. It may occur on any part of the body, but probably the most distressing forms are around the outside of the vagina in women and around the anus (back passage) in both sexes.Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. Apply freely to the affected area. If treating itching around the anus, apply after a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if the itching does not improve or reoccurs as it may be a symptom of an illness or condition that needs other treatment.TCP Antiseptic Ointment may stain underwear.

Cuts, Grazes, Minor Wounds and Skin Irritation: Wash the affected area with warm water and dry carefully. Apply to the affected area preferably on a piece of lint or gauze to soothe, protect and help promote healing. Minor Burns and Scalds: Apply the ointment quickly and freely, repeat as required to help relieve pain and irritation.

Insect Bites and Stings: Apply the ointment quickly, repeat as required to help relieve pain and irritation. Spots and Pimples: Wash with hot water and dry thoroughly. Apply the ointment thinly morning and evening until the skin has cleared.

If the condition doesn't improve or becomes worse, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

If you useTCP Antiseptic Ointment more than you should

Using too much cream will not cause harm.Wipe off excess ointment with a tissue. If the ointment is accidentally swallowed, tell your doctor immediately, or go to the Accident and Emergency department of your nearest hospital.

If you forget to useTCP Antiseptic Ointment

Use the ointment when needed.

4.    Possible side effects

No side effects have been reported with TCP Antiseptic Ointment.

If you feel any side effects or unwell after using TCP Antiseptic Ointment, tell your doctor or pharmacist straightaway.

5.    How to store TCP Antiseptic Ointment

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C.

Do not useTCP Antiseptic Ointment after the date (month and year) printed after "EXP" on the box and tube. If the expiry date has passed, take the product back to your pharmacist for safe disposal. Do not put it in your household waste.

6.    Contents of the pack and other information What TCP Antiseptic Ointment contains

Active substances:

TCP Liquid Antiseptic 6.4% w/w, iodine 0.2% w/w, methyl salicylate 1.3% w/w, precipitated sulphur 1.5% w/w, tannic acid 0.4% w/w, camphor 1.3% w/w and salicylic acid 0.4% w/w.

TCP Liquid Antiseptic is an aqueous solution of phenol 0.175% w/v, halogenated phenols 0.68% w/v and sodium salicylate 0.052% w/v.

Other ingredients:

Clove oil, potassium iodide, citric acid powder, disodium edetate, glycerol, kaolin, hydrochloric acid, yellow soft paraffin and water.

What TCP Antiseptic Ointment looks like and contents of the pack

TCP Antiseptic Ointment is a deep yellow ointment. Each tube contains either 14 g or 30 g ointment.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authoriation Holder: Omega Pharma Ltd, 1st Floor, 32 Vauxhall Bridge,

London, SWIV 2SA, United Kingdom.

Manufacturer: Laboratoires Chemineau,93 Routede laMonnaie,37 2IOVouvray,France.

Date of leaflet approval: July 2014