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Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Cream

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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 Cream

Benzalkonium Chloride, Tolnaftate

Effectively treats and prevents athlete’s foot

Anti-fungal

Anti-bacterial

35 g e

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What this medicine is for

An anti-fungal and anti-bacterial cream for the treatment and prevention of athlete’s foot. Also effective for other skin conditions 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.

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

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How to use this medicine

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

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Possible side effects

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

  • Allergic reactions
  • 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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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.

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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.

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PL 00014/0457

Text prepared 6/10

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

BTC74077 vB 02/11/10


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