Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

A soothing antihistamine cream for the relief of pain, itching and swelling caused by insect bites and stings and nettle rash.

Suitable for
Adults and children.

 
Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Check the tube seal is not broken before 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.

Hazards and Cautions
Do not use:


If you 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)

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 the label. 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.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Mepyramine Maleate.

Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Mepyramine Maleate 2% w/w.

Also contains: Purified Water, Cetostearyl Alcohol, White Soft Paraffin, Cetomacrogol 1000, Anhydrous Hypoallergenic Lanolin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate.