Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 29-Jul-2022 | THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
First Aid Antiseptic Liquid or Antiseptic Liquid.
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.025% w/v
Liquid
For the treatment of cuts, grazes, insect bites and stings, boils, spots and pimples. For the relief of symptoms of sore throats including those associated with colds and flu. For the relief of mouth infections and daily oral hygiene. For the relief of minor burns and scalds and small areas of sunburn.
Adults, children and the elderly:
Cuts, grazes, insect bites, stings, boils, spots and pimples
Apply undiluted to the affected area
Minor burns and scalds: small areas of sunburn:
Apply undiluted to the affected area
Adults and children over 6 years and the elderly
Mouth infections and oral hygiene
Thoroughly rinse the mouth with 15ml of undiluted liquid two or three times a day. Do not swallow.
Symptoms or sore throats those associated with colds and 'flu'
Gargle two or three times a day with 15ml of undiluted liquid. Do not swallow.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Use for prolonged periods should be avoided.
Use over extensive areas should be avoided.
No clinically significant drug interactions.
There are no data to confirm the safety of the product during pregnancy and lactation, but use as recommended would not be considered to constitute a hazard.
No adverse effects.
Occasional irritant or hypersensitivity reactions.
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.
In the case of ingestion, this may cause corrosive damage to the gastrointestinal tract, leading to pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Signs of toxicity may also include euphoria, slurred speech, muscular incoordination, impairment of consciousness and coma. Treatment includes gastric aspiration and lavage. In children especially, overdosage could lead to hypoglycaemia, which should be treated with either oral or intravenous glucose.
Cetylpyridinium chloride is a cationic antiseptic with activity against both gram positive and gram negative organisms.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Glycerol
Purified water
Alcohol 96%
Sodium citrate
Citric acid monohydrate
Methyl salicylate
Quinoline Yellow (E104)
Not applicable
36 months
Protect from light. Store below 30° C.
A clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 150ml bottle, with a polypropylene cap having a polyethylene liner or polypropylene cap with an expanded polyethylene liner or a thermoset cap with expanded polyethylene liner.
A pigmented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 150ml bottle with a polypropylene cap having a polyethylene liner or polypropylene cap with an expanded polyethylene liner or a thermoset cap with expanded polyethylene liner.
An amber polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 150ml bottle with a polypropylene cap having a polyethylene liner or a polypropylene cap with an expanded polyethylene liner or a thermoset cap with expanded polyethylene liner.
Not applicable.
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28/05/2008
05/02/2018
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