PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Boots Bite & Sting Relief 2 Years Plus Antihistamine Cream
(Mepyramine Maleate)
From 2 years
Relieves pain, itching and swelling
20 g e
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
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What this medicine is for
A soothing antihistamine cream for the relief of pain, itching and swelling caused by insect bites and stings, and nettle stings.
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Before you use this medicine
X Do not use:
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If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or other antihistamines
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If you have eczema or other skin conditions
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to
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On broken skin, sunburnt skin or on large areas of skin
Cetostearyl alcohol and lanolin may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
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How to use this medicine
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream. Pierce tube seal with end of cap.
Apply to the skin only.
Adults and children of 2 years and over:
Smooth a very small amount on the affected area. Use the cream 2 or 3 times a day, for a maximum of 3 days.
Do not use on children under 2 years.
If a rash develops, or the condition gets worse, stop using the cream.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
! If anyone accidentally swallows some:
Talk to a doctor straight away.
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Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems.
If you get these side effects stop using the cream and see a doctor.
- Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating)
If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
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How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
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Active ingredient
This cream contains Mepyramine Maleate 2% w/w.
Also contains: purified water, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, anhydrous hypoallergenic lanolin, sorbitan sesquioleate, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate.
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PL 00014/0440
Text prepared 2/07
Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
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BTC14991 vD 15-06-07
