Boots Antiseptic Cream

For abrasions, minor burns and scalds, small areas of sunburn, dry chapped skin, nappy rash, insect bites, spots and pimples.

Adults, Children and Elderly:

Apply the cream gently to the affected area two or three times a day.

For topical application.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Prolonged and repeated applications are inadvisable as hypersensitivity may occur.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

For external use only.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Information about some of the ingredients

This medicine contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

This medicine contains fragrance with lilial which may cause allergic reactions.

No clinically significant interactions known.

The safety of Antiseptic Cream during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during these periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Not applicable.

Hypersensitivity reactions may occasionally occur in certain individuals following repeated application.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Where excessive application has been made to the skin, excess cream should be removed and the area washed with soap and water. Otherwise no further treatment is necessary.

In case of ingestion, the product may cause burning and irritation in the mouth and oesophagus. If any treatment is required at all, milk should be given to drink, otherwise symptomatic/supportive therapy should be given.

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol has antiseptic properties. Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic which has bactericidal activity against both gram positive and gram negative organisms. Allantoin is claimed to stimulate tissue formation and hasten wound healing.

Not available.

There are no preclinical data of relevance to the prescriber which are additional to that already included.

Hyetellose (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Ceresin

Light Liquid Paraffin

Cetomacrogol 1000

Dimethicone 20

Polyethylene Glycol 300

Perfume Compound AG 8053 CPL (containing lilial)

Sodium Citrate Granular

Anhydrous Citric Acid Granular

Purified Water

Not applicable

24 months

Do not store above 30° C.

Not applicable.