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THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC

1 Thane Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
Telephone: +44 (0)1159 595 165
Fax: +44 (0)1159 592 565

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 25/07/2008
SPC Boots Antiseptic Nappy Rash Cream


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Children's Nappy Rash Cream, Infant Nappy Rash Cream or Boots Antiseptic Nappy Rash Cream


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Active ingredients

%w/w

 

Cetrimide Ph Eur

0.5

Dimethicone 20 Ph Eur

10.0


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Cream


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For the treatment and prevention of nappy rash.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

For topical application to the skin.

Use during each nappy change.

Clean and thoroughly towel dry the nappy area.

Spread the cream lightly and evenly over the whole nappy area and then rub gently into the skin.


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4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Do not use if the skin is weeping or badly inflamed.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

For external use only.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

There are no clinically significant interactions.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

The safety of this product during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but is not considered to constitute a hazard during these periods.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No adverse effects known.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

Skin irritation may occasionally occur and hypersensitivity reactions may develop in certain individuals.


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4.9 Overdose

It is unlikely that systemic toxicity will result from the ingestion of this product although it may give rise to gastrointestinal irritation and possibly laxation.

Treatment should be symptomatic.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Dimethicone 20 is water repellent and will protect the skin against water soluble irritants. Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium disinfectant having bactericidal activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

None stated.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

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


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Chlorocresol

Perfume compound DROM 442996

Cetostearyl alcohol

Zinc oxide

Purified water

Liquid paraffin


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6.2 Incompatibilities

None stated.


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6.3 Shelf life

24 months.


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

A polypropylene tub fitted with a polypropylene cap or a green or white polyethylene cap.

Pack sizes: 125g or 300g


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None stated.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

The Boots Company PLC

1 Thane Road West

Nottingham NG2 3AA


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00014/5260R


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of First Authorisation: 25 July 1989

Last Renewal: 27 April 2001


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

May 2006



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   cetrimide
   dimeticone