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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: 04/03/2011
SPC Boots 98.66% w/w Styptic Pencil


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Styptic Pencil

Nix 98.66% w/w Styptic pencil

Boots 98.66 % w/w Styptic Pencil

Murrays 98.66% w/w Styptic Pencil


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Aluminium sulphate. (Active) 98.66% w/w

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Compressed solid cylinder mounted in a plastic base


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

Used as a haemostatic for superficial wounds and abrasions

Relief of discomfort of insect bites and stings


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Administered topically by direct application to the wound or sting.

For topical application only.


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4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aluminium sulphate or to any of the excipients


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

For topical application to skin only. For use by one person only.


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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

None


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not relevant


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4.8 Undesirable effects

None known


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4.9 Overdose

None known


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Aluminium agents ATC code: D08AB

Aluminium sulphate precipitates protein and is a powerful astringent


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

None stated


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

None


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Purified Talc 1.34% w/w


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6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable


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6.3 Shelf life

5 years


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

None


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

Plastic holder and push-on cover.

Pack size 5g


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Moisten end of the pencil with water. Apply topically by direct application to the wound or sting. Dry pencil after use.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Bray Group Ltd, 1 Regal Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7BX.


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 04286/0002


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

29th September 1982 / 3rd February 1993


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

March 2008



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
  aluminium sulphate