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Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Cream

Active Ingredient:
benzalkonium chloride, tolnaftate
Company:  
THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC See contact details
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Last updated on emc: 04 Oct 2022
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Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Cream

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Athlete’s Foot Cream

Benzalkonium Chloride, Tolnaftate

Relieves Skin Irritation

Dual Action: Treats and Prevents

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

Boots Athlete’s Foot Cream is both anti-fungal and anti-microbial and is used for the treatment and prevention of athlete’s foot. It is also effective for other skin conditions such as dhobie itch (groin ringworm).

Before you use this medicine
Do not use:
  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

You can use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Information about come of the ingredients

Cetostearyl alcohol may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

How to use this medicine

Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream. Pierce tube seal with the end of the cap.

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area
  • Gently rub the cream into the affected area

Adults and children: Apply morning and night.

Continue treatment for at least one week after the condition has cleared up, to stop it coming back.

For use on the skin only.

If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Skin irritations
  • Contact dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin)

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 on this carton. 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 provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store this medicine

Store in a cool place below 25°C.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the end flap of carton.

Active ingredients

This cream contains Benzalkonium Chloride Solution 0.2% v/w, Tolnaftate 1% w/w

Also contains: purified water, cetostearyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 5 glyceryl stearate, liquid paraffin, glycerol, dimeticone 20.

PL 00014/0457

Text prepared 07/22

Manufactured by

BCM Ltd
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

for the MAH:

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

35 g e

THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
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Address
1 Thane Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
Telephone
+44 (0)1159 595 165
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+44 (0)1159 592 565