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Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Powder

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THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC


1 Thane Road WestBeestonNottinghamNG2 3AA
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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Dual Action Athlete’s Foot Powder

Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride, Tolnaftate

Effectively treats and prevents athlete’s foot

Relieves skin irritation

Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial

75 g e

Please read this label carefully. It contains important information for you.

  • Keep this label you may need to read it again
  • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
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What this medicine is for

An anti-fungal and anti-bacterial powder for the treatment and prevention of athlete’s foot.

Also effective for other skin conditions where tenderness and sweating cause skin irritation, such as dhobie itch (groin ringworm).

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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.

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How to use this medicine

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area
  • Apply the powder liberally to the affected area
  • If suffering from athlete’s foot, apply the powder between the toes and also dust socks and inside of shoes with powder

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.

If you are treating athlete’s foot it is recommended that an athlete’s foot cream is used together with this product.

For use on the skin only.

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Possible side effects

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

  • Allergic reactions (red, itchy skin)
  • Skin irritation
  • Contact dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin)

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

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What is in this medicine

This powder contains Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.25% w/w, Tolnaftate 1% w/w.

Also contains: purified talc, maize starch, colloidal silicon dioxide.

This pack contains 75 g powder

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Who makes this medicine

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation Holder

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
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Leaflet prepared June 2010

If you would like any further information about this medicine please contact

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

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

Use by the date on the label edge.

PL 00014/0456

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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