PRIME'S ACRIFLAVINE CREAM 0.1%

Country: Malaysia

Language: English

Source: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Active ingredient:

Acriflavine

Available from:

PRIME PHARMACEUTICAL SDN. BHD.

INN (International Name):

Acriflavine

Units in package:

10gm mcg/mL

Manufactured by:

PRIME PHARMACEUTICAL SDN. BHD.

Patient Information leaflet

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_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET(RIMUP) _
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PRIME’S ACRIFLAVINE CREAM
Acriflavine (0.1%w/w)
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WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Acriflavine is used for
2.
How Acriflavine works
3.
Before you use Acriflavine
4.
How to use Acriflavine
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While you are using Acriflavine
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage and Disposal of Acriflavine
8.
Product description
9.
Manufacturer and Product Registration
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10.
Date of revision
WHAT ACRIFLAVINE_ _IS USED FOR
For treatment of infected wounds, cuts or
burns, and for skin disinfection.
HOW ACRIFLAVINE_ _WORKS
Acriflavine is used to kill bacteria which
causes infection in wounds or burns.
BEFORE YOU USE ACRIFLAVINE_ _
_- When you must not use it _ -
allergic to acriflavine or other
ingredients of the product.
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_- Before you start to use it _
Caution when using near the eyes as it
may cause irritation. Inform the doctor
if pregnant or breast-feeding. Prolonged
treatment may delay healing.
_- Taking other medicines _
The medicine is for topical application,
usually will have minimal effect on other
medications. However, please inform the
doctor or pharmacist if taking other
medicines.
HOW TO USE ACRIFLAVINE
_- How much to use _
Apply to the affected area or on
suitable gauze dressing and renew
daily if required.
_- When to use it _
Please follow the advice of the doctor
or pharmacist.
_- How long to use it _
You should check with your doctor or
pharmacist.
_- If you forget to use it _
If forget to use this medicine, use it as
soon as remember. Then next, use this
medicine at the usual time.
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_- If you use too much (overdose) _
If used too much
_Acriflavine_
, contact
your doctor, an emergency department
or a poisoning center immediately.
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WHILE YOU ARE USING ACRIFLAVINE
_- Things you must do _
Inform doctor of medications you are
taking.
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_- Things you must not do _
Do not stop using medication although
you feel better after a few days. Continue
until the prescribed course is finished.
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_- Things to be careful of _
If pregnant or become pregnant or
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