Boots Chilblain cream

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Eucalyptus oil; Benzyl alcohol

Available from:

The Boots Company Plc

ATC code:

n/a

INN (International Name):

Eucalyptus oil; Benzyl alcohol

Dosage:

10mg/1gram ; 75mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous cream

Administration route:

Cutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 13140000; GTIN: 5000167082166

Patient Information leaflet

Boots Chilblain cream
(_Benzyl Alcohol, Eucalyptus Oil_)
Warming Pain relief of Chilblains
Soothing and healing
Effective for broken or unbroken chilblains
e 35 g
READ ALL OF THIS CARTON FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS.
Chilblain Cream contains Arachis oil (peanut oil).
If you are allergic to peanut or Soya, do not use Chilblain Cream.
WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS FOR
A warming pain relieving cream to soothe and heal broken and unbroken
chilblains.
BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE
X DO NOT USE:

IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC to any of the ingredients
INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS MEDICINE:
Cetearyl alcohol, butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) and lanolin may
cause skin reactions (e.g.
contact dermatitis). Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl
hydroxybenzoate (E216)
may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Propylene glycol may
cause skin irritation.
 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: Gently massage a small amount of cream into the
affected area.
Always keep chilblains warm and dry.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If you use too much cream you may notice excessive reddening of the
skin.
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)
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 25°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 Benzyl Alcohol 7

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
BOOTS CHILBLAIN CREAM
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 06-Dec-2016 | THE BOOTS
COMPANY PLC
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Chilblain Cream
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Active ingredient
%w/w
Benzyl alcohol
Eucalyptus Oil
7.5
1.0
3. Pharmaceutical form
Cream
A smooth, creamy-white cream.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
To soothe and heal broken and unbroken chilblains.
For topical administration.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Cream to be applied to affected area and rubbed gently into the skin.
4.3 Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
For external use only.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Chilblain Cream contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be
applied by patients known to be
allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between
allergy to peanut an