Tesco Bites And Stings Relief 1% W/W Cream
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
BITES & STINGS RELIEF 1% W/W CREAM 1% Hydrocortisone BP
Read all of this leaflet because It contains Important Information for you.
This medicine is available without a prescription However you still need to use this product 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 contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days
• f 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
In this leaflet:
1 What Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream is and what it is used for
2 Before you use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream
3 How to use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream
4 Possible side effects
5 How to store Bites & Stings Relief 1 % w/w Cream
6 Further information
1. WHAT BITES & STINGS RELIEF 1% W/W CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream is a smooth white cream for application to the skin only t contains hydrocortisone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream is used to treat insect bite and sting reactions
Hydrocortisone should not be confused with anabolic steroids used by some body builders and taken as tablets or injections
2. BEFORE YOU USE BITES & STINGS RELIEF 1% W/W CREAM Do not use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream:
• if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or to any of the other ingredients of Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream (see Section 6 and end of Section 2)
• if you have a bacterial infection (e g impetigo) viral infection (e g cold sores ‘herpes simplex chicken pox) or fungal infection (e g tinea also called ‘athletes foot ringworm or thrush) of the skin
• on your face or near your eyes on your anal or genital region or on broken skin including acne
• for bites and stings which are not from insects or for other skin conditions
Take special care with Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream
Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream is not suitable for use in the following
• allergic skin reactions including temporary red or raised areas on your skin (short lived ‘wheal and flare reactions)
• conditions involving the deeper skin layers such as granulomas
• psoriasis (long term scaly skin condition); only use this product on medical advice and with careful supervision by your doctor
Do not cover the area with a plaster or dressing of any kind after application of Bites and Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
As with all medicines ask your doctor for advice before using Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream if you are pregnant or breast feeding
Important Information about some of the Ingredients
Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream contains
• chlorocresol may cause allergic reactions
• cetomacrogol emulsifying wax contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis)
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Always use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream exactly as instructed in this leaflet f you are unsure ask your doctor or pharmacist
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Not for use by children under 10 years of age without medical advice
For adults and children aged 10 years and over apply to the surface of the skin only
1 Wash your hands thoroughly before use
2 Apply the cream sparingly to a small area once or twice a day for a maximum of 2-3 days Massage the cream gently into the affected area to help absorption into the skin
3 Once applied do not cover the area with a dressing or plaster
f the condition has not improved after 2 3 days or worsens consult your doctor If you use more Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream than you should
f you or a child accidentally swallow the cream contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately Take the packet with you to help identification
If you forget to use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream
f you miss a treatment apply the cream as soon as you remember and apply the remaining dose for that day at an evenly spaced interval
f you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream can cause side effects although not everybody gets them You may notice the following
• rash itchy skin swelling of the lips eyes tongue or difficulty in breathing may be signs of an allergic reaction. Stop using Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream Immediately
• ‘stretch marks may appear especially where skin is in folds such as the groin or armpits
Reporting of side effects
f you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www mhra gov uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
5. HOW TO STORE BITES & STINGS RELIEF 1% W/W CREAM
Keep out of the reach and sight of children Do not store above 25°C Store in the original package and keep the tube in the outer carton Do not use Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream after the expiry date which is stated on the tube/carton Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required These measures will help to protect the environment
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream contains:
• The active substance is hydrocortisone and the cream contains 10 mg in every 1 g (1%)
• The other Ingredients are Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax chlorocresol liquid paraffin Macrogol 300 white soft paraffin and purified water (see end of Section 2 for further information)
What Bites & Stings Relief 1% w/w Cream looks like and contents of the pack
The product is a smooth white cream and is available in aluminium tubes containing 10 g
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd Ballymacarbry Clonmel Co Tipperary reland PL 04917/0062
This leaflet was last updated in 04/2015
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