Boots Antiseptic Cream

Cream

For abrasions, minor burns and scalds, small areas of sunburn, dry chapped skin, nappy rash, insect bites, spots and pimples.

Adults, Children and Elderly:

Apply the cream gently to the affected area two or three times a day.

For topical application.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Prolonged and repeated applications are inadvisable as hypersensitivity may occur.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

For external use only.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

No clinically significant interactions known.

The safety of Antiseptic Cream during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during these periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Not applicable.

Hypersensitivity reactions may occasionally occur in certain individuals following repeated application.

Where excessive application has been made to the skin, excess cream should be removed and the area washed with soap and water. Otherwise no further treatment is necessary.

In case of ingestion, the product may cause burning and irritation in the mouth and oesophagus. If any treatment is required at all, milk should be given to drink, otherwise symptomatic/supportive therapy should be given.

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol has antiseptic properties. Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic which has bactericidal activity against both gram positive and gram negative organisms. Allantoin is claimed to stimulate tissue formation and hasten wound healing.

Not available.

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

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Sodium Citrate Granular

Anhydrous Citric Acid Granular

Purified Water

Not applicable

24 months

Do not store above 30°C.

Internally lacquered collapsible aluminium tube having a membrane seal and cap, in a cardboard carton.

Pack sizes: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100, 120g.

Laminate tube with polypropylene cap in a cardboard carton.

Pack sizes: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100, 120g.

Laminate tube with polypropylene cap and polythene/aluminium membrane seal in a cardboard carton.

Pack sizes: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100, 120g.

Not applicable.

The Boots Company PLC

1 Thane Road West

Nottingham NG2 3AA

PL 00014/5138R

Date of First Authorisation: 7 November 1984

Last Renewal: 15 June 2000

March 2002