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Boots Pharmaceuticals Bite & Sting Relief Antihistamine Cream (30g)

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30 G | £13.30 per 100G
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Relieves pain, itching and swelling. Soothing relief.
See details below, always read the label

Suitable for: Adults and children.
Active ingredients: Mepyramine Maleate.
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Boots Pharmaceuticals Bite & Sting Relief Antihistamine Cream (30g)

This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.

 

Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

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

Suitable for

Adults and children.

 

Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Read all of the carton for full instructions.

Patient Information is updated periodically by the manufacturer.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are not sure.

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

Apply to the affected areas of skin only.

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

For best results, use as soon as possible after the bite or sting.
 

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
 

If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but as your doctor or pharmacist.


If you use more of this medicine than you should or it is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention particularly in young children. Tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straightaway. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you or the child has taken.

The following effects may happen: loss of consciousness and fits (seizures).

If you forget to use the product do not apply a double amount of cream to make up for the forgotten application. Apply the cream as soon as you remember, than carry on as before.

Hazards and Cautions

Do not use:

  • If you allergic to any of the ingredients or other antihistamines
  • If you have eczema or other skin conditions
  • On cut, grazed or badly broken skin, or on large areas of skin
     

If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
 

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.  This includes medicines you can buy without prescription, including herbal medicines.
 

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse for advice before using this medicine.
 

You may feel drowsy or sleepy while using this medicine. If this happens,

do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Possible side effects:
Most people will not have problems.

Stop using this medicine and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following side effects:

  • A severe allergic reaction. The signs may include, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
     

Stop using this medicine and tell a pharmacist if you notice the following side effect:

  • An increase in skin redness, swelling and itching in the area where you have used the cream. This might be due to a mild allergic reaction.
     

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 the label. 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.

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.

Precautions

This is a medicine;

  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
  • Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

Mepyramine Maleate.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: 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.

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