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Lornamead UK Limited
Sabre House, , 377-399 London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3HL
Telephone: +44 (0)1276 674 000
Fax: +44 (0)1276 674 099
WWW: http://www.lornamead.com
Medical Information Direct Line: +44 (0)1276 674 030
Medical Information e-mail: Consumer.relations@lornamead.co.uk
Medical Information Fax: +44 (0)1276 674 099

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 14/10/2011
SPC Witch Doctor 81.5%w/w Gel


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Witch Doctor 81.5%w/w Gel


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Contains Liquid Extract of Witch Hazel 81.539% w/w

For excipients, see 6.1


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Gel


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

Itching, insect bites, stings, sunburn, minor burns, grazes, personal irritation, chafing, minor rashes and skin irritations.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Squeeze gel directly onto affected area. Smooth over gently. Allow to dry.


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4.3 Contraindications

Do not use in eyes.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Keep out of the reach of children


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

None known


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

Not applicable


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not applicable


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4.8 Undesirable effects

None stated


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4.9 Overdose

Not applicable


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Liquid Extract Witch Hazel – Astringent

Ethanol – bactericidal, antiseptic and disinfectant, astringent and skin-cooling properties.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Not applicable


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

Not applicable


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Ethanol

Propylene glycol

Triethanolamine

Carbomer

Disodium edetate

Menthol

Lauric acid diethanolamide

Green S (E142)

Witch Hazel essence


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6.2 Incompatibilities

None stated


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6.3 Shelf life

Tube -

2 years


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

35gm Tube-

All plastic laminate


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Not applicable


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Lornamead UK Ltd

Sabre House

377-399 London Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 3HL

United Kingdom


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 35207/0001


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

01 February 1993, Renewed 18 July 1995, 18 July 2000, 08 November 2005, 30 August 2009


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

11 August 2011



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
  witch hazel, distilled