Boots Bite and Sting Relief Antihistamine Cream Instructions
- October 27, 2023
- Boots
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Boots Bite and Sting Relief Antihistamine Cream
What this medicine is for
A soothing antihistamine cream for the relief of pain, itching and swelling
caused by insect bites and stings, and nettle rash.
Before you use this medicine
X 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, or on large areas of skin Cetostearyl alcohol and lanolin may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
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:
Smooth a very small amount on the affected area. Use the cream 2 or 3 times a
day, for a maximum of 3 days. 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)
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. 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 25C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredient
Mepyramine Maleate 2% w/w. Also contains purified water, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, anhydrous hypoallergenic lanolin, sorbitan sesquiplane, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate.
PL 00014/0440
Text prepared 10/14
Manufactured by BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA for the MAH: The Boots Company PLC,
Nottingham, NG2 3AA. Artwork reference BTC166268.