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Cymex Cream

Active Ingredient:
cetrimide , chlorocresol , Dimeticone 350 , urea
Company:  
Dexcel Pharma Ltd See contact details
ATC code: 
D02AX
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Last updated on emc: 05 Feb 2026
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Cymex Cream

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Cymex Cream

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Cymex Cream

For COLD SORES

Antibacterial

  • Active Relief
  • Infection Control
  • Effective Healing

Cymex cream triple action formula actively relieves, controls infection and promotes effective healing of painful unsightly cold sores and dry cracked lips.

2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

The active ingredients: (what makes the cream work) are urea (1.0% w/w), dimeticone 350 (9.0% w/w), cetrimide (0.5% w/w) and chlorocresol (0.1% w/w).Other ingredients are paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, water.

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Refer to section 2

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

5g

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Refer to section 15

6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH AND SITE OF CHILDREN

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

Warnings: Use this medicine only on your skin. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients). Side effects are rare, however, cetostearyl alcohol may cause skin reactions such as inflammation and redness where the cream has been applied (contact dermatitis). If this occurs or you notice anything unusual, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

UK ONLY

8. EXPIRY DATE

See product packaging (product has a 3 year shelf life).

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store below 25°C. Do not use after expiry date.

10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF APPROPRIATE

N/A

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Marketing Authorisatin Holder:

Dexcel®- Pharma Ltd.,
2nd Floor
Bourn
1 Manor House Drive
Coventry
CV1 2FX
United Kingdom

Manufacturer:

Balkanpharma-Troyan AD
1, Krayrechna Str.
5600 Troyan
Bulgaria

Revision date: November 2025

Cymex is a Trade Mark of Dexcel®-Pharma Ltd.

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 14017/0309

13. BATCH NUMBER

N/A

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

GSL

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

Directions: Apply the cream sparingly every hour as needed.

If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor.

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

CYMEX CREAM

Dexcel Pharma Ltd
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Address
7, Sopwith Way, Drayton Fields, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PB, UK
Telephone
+44 (0)1327 312 266
Fax
+44 (0)1327 312 262
Medical Information e-mail
[email protected]
Medical Information Direct Line
+44 (0) 1748 828 784
WWW
http://www.dexcelpharma.com
Out of Hours Telephone
+44 (0) 1748 828 784
E-mail
[email protected]