Desenex Powder Zinc undecylenate 20% w/w Undecylenic Acid 2.0% w/w

Krajina: Írsko

Jazyk: angličtina

Zdroj: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Aktívna zložka:

Zinc undecylenate; Undecylenic acid

Dostupné z:

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd

ATC kód:

D01AE; D01AE04

INN (Medzinárodný Name):

Zinc undecylenate; Undecylenic acid

Dávkovanie:

20/2 percent weight/weight

Forma lieku:

Cutaneous powder

Typ predpisu:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Terapeutické oblasti:

Other antifungals for topical use; undecylenic acid

Stav Autorizácia:

Marketed

Dátum Autorizácia:

1998-03-20

Súhrn charakteristických

Health Products Regulatory Authority
26 June 2020
CRN009671
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Desenex Powder Zinc undecylenate 20% w/w Undecylenic Acid 2.0% w/w
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Zinc Undecylenate 20.0 % w/w
Undecylenic Acid 2.0 % w/w
Excipients with known effect
Also includes benzyl benzoate maximum 0.25% w/w.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous powder (powder).
White free-flowing powder, free from lumps and grit.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Desenex is recommended in the prophylaxis and treatment of mycotic
superficial dermatophytoses of feet and relief of itching
and scaling produced by these fungal infections. Is it also used to
remove foot odour and prevent sweating.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Posology:
For topical administration only.
_General directions: _
Apply Desenex Powder liberally over the affected areas as required
after washing and drying.
_Feet:_
Twice daily, sprinkle powder liberally between toes, on feet, and in
the shoes and socks.
Continue treatment for two weeks after symptoms disappear. If there is
no improvement after 2 weeks treatment or symptoms
worsen consult your doctor or pharmacist.
To prevent reinfection, use Desenex Powder daily.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients
listed in section 6.1.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Not recommended for nail or scalp infections.
Do not use on children under 2 years of age except under the advice
and supervision of a doctor.
If there is no response within 2 weeks, or the condition is
aggravated, use of the product should be stopped and the physician
should be notified.
Health Products Regulatory Authority
26 June 2020
CRN009671
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Desenex Powder contains benzyl benzoate which may cause local
irritation.
Do not apply to broken skin
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTIONS
None stated.
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