BOOTS COMPANY PLC

1 Thane Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
Telephone: +44 (0)1159 595 306
Fax: +44 (0)1159 592 565


Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 04/05/2011
SPC Boots Aqueous Cream B.P.


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Aqueous Cream B.P.


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Active ingredient

% w/w

White Soft Paraffin BP

Liquid Paraffin BP

15.0

6.0


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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 symptomatic relief of dry skin disorders.

For topical application to the skin.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Adults, children and elderly:

To be applied to the skin as required.

May also be used as a soap substitute.


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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

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

No clinically significant drug interactions known.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

The safety of aqueous cream 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

Occasional hypersensitivity reactions.


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4.9 Overdose

Symptoms of accidental oral ingestion may include gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhoea. Treatment need only be symptomatic.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

White soft paraffin and liquid paraffin have emollient properties.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

None applicable.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

There are no pre-clinical data of relevance to the prescriber which are additional to that already included in other sections of the SPC.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Emulsifying wax

Chlorocresol

Purified water


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6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable


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6.3 Shelf life

36 months


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

Tub: Store in a cool place.

Tube: None


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

Polypropylene jar with an unlined polypropylene cap.

Pack size 500g.

or Polypropylene securitub with a white pilfer-proof polythene cap.

Pack size: 500g

or Pigmented LDPE/HDPE tube fitted with a polypropylene screw cap.

Pack sizes: 60g, 100g

or Laminate tube fitted with a polypropylene screw cap.

Pack sizes: 60g, 100g


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Not applicable.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

Trading as: BCM


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00014/5202R


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

First Authorisation: 16 December 1986

Renewal: 16 December 1991


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

June 2009



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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   liquid paraffin
   white soft paraffin