Boots Antiseptic 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.

Information about some of the ingredients

This medicine contains 121 mg alcohol (ethanol) in each 15 mL which is equivalent to 8.07 mg/mL (8.1 %w/v). It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin.

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.