Brulidine 0.15 %w/w Cream

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Brulidine carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
• If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

1. What Brulidine is and what it is used for
2. Before using Brulidine
3. How to use Brulidine
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Brulidine
6. Further information

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dibrompropamidine or any of the other ingredients of Brulidine Cream. See section 6 for other ingredients.

Do not use the cream for more than a few days at a time, as long term use can interfere with healing. The cream should not be used for long periods on young children.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have experienced allergies to creams or ointments in the past.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

There are no known interactions with other medications.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.

If you are pregnant, or think you may be pregnant please ask your doctor or pharmacist before using this cream. It may not be suitable for you.

There are no known effects of this medicine on your ability to drive or use machinery.

• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
• Castor oil may cause skin reactions
• Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg. contact dermatitis).

If you have been told by your doctor that you are allergic to methyl parahydroxybenzoate, castor oil or cetostearyl alcohol contact your doctor before using this medicine.

Wash your hands each time before you use the cream. Apply a pea size amount of the cream to the area to be treated, either straight onto the skin, or on a light dressing. Wash your hands again when you are finished, unless you are treating the hands. Most patients use the cream two or three times a day.

There are no specific recommendations for use in the elderly and children.

Accidental swallowing of the contents of the tube is unlikely to lead to any serious effects.

If you forget to apply the cream at the usual time, apply it when you remember, unless it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a forgotten application.

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 or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

This medicine contains the active ingredient dibrompropamidine isetionate 0.15%w/w. It also contains Castor oil - virgin, Cetostearyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol 600 monostearate, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Silicone MS Antifoam A, Purified water.

The cream is available in a 25g, 30g or 50g tube.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.