Boots Antiseptic Cream

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Antiseptic Cream

(Allantoin, Cetrimide, 2, 4 - Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol)

• Soothes & heals
• Protects against infection
• Promotes natural wound healing

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

This antiseptic cream soothes and heals wounds, protects against infection and can be used to treat cuts and grazes, minor burns and scalds, small areas of sunburn, dry chapped skin, nappy rash, insect bites, spots and pimples.

Before you use this medicine

How to use this medicine

Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream.

Apply to the skin only. Do not use repeatedly or for long periods of time.

• Wash hands thoroughly before and after use
• Wash the affected area of skin under running water and dry thoroughly
• Apply the cream gently using your fingers or gauze
• For extra protection use a plaster or dressing, but burns and scalds are best left uncovered

Adults and children: Apply the cream to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

If anyone accidentally swallows some: Drink plenty of milk and talk to a doctor if you get irritation.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems.

If you get these side effects stop using the cream and talk to a doctor:

• Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin)

If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 30°C.

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

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

Active ingredients

This cream contains Allantoin 0.2% w/w, Cetrimide 0.5% w/w, 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 0.5% w/w.

Also contains: purified water, polyethylene glycol, cetostearyl alcohol, ceresin, light liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, hyetellose, sodium citrate, dimeticone, perfume, citric acid.