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Boots Bite and Sting Relief 2 Years Plus Antihistamine Cream (GSL)

Active Ingredient:
mepyramine maleate
Company:  
THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC See contact details
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Last updated on emc: 27 Dec 2023
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Boots Bite & Sting Relief 2 Years Plus Antihistamine Cream

Information for the user

Boots Bite & Sting Relief Antihistamine Cream

(Mepyramine Maleate)

Relieves pain, itching & swelling

  • Soothing relief
  • 2 Years +

20g

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

A soothing antihistamine cream for the relief of pain, itching and swelling caused by insect bites & stings, or nettle stings.

Before you use this medicine
Do not use:
  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or other antihistamines
  • If you have eczema or other skin conditions
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to
  • On broken skin, sunburnt skin or on large areas of skin

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 end of cap. Apply to the skin only.

Adults and children of 2 years and over: Smooth a very small amount on the affected area. Use the cream 2 or 3 times a day, for a maximum of 3 days.

Do not use on children under 2 years.

If a rash develops, or the condition gets worse, stop using the cream.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a doctor straight away.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems.

If you get these side effects stop using the cream and see a doctor:
  • Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating)

Information about some of the ingredients

This medicine contains Cetostearyl alcohol and lanolin which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

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 help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 25°C.

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

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

Active ingredient

This cream contains Mepyramine Maleate 2% w/w. Also contains: purified water, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, anhydrous hypoallergenic lanolin, sorbitan sesquioleate, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate.

Manufactured by

BCM Ltd
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

for the MAH:

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

PL 00014/0440

Text prepared 10/2023

UK Only

Artwork reference: WBA-5083

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