Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream

Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream is used to treat pain, itching and inflammation caused by insect stings, bites and nettle rash Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream contains a medicine called mepyramine maleate. This belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. And also contains :- Ceto-stearyl alcohol and castor oil Methyl hydroxybenzoate Directions If you are not sure how to use this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Using this medicine (adults, elderly and children over 2 years of age) :- Apply the cream directly to the affected areas of skin. Do not apply the cream on eczema, larger areas of skin, cut, grazed, badly broken or sunburnt
skin. Apply the cream two to three times a day, for up to three days. For best results use as soon as possible after the bite or sting. Repeated use of the cream for periods longer than a few days is not recommended. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you use more Anthisan Cream than you should or it is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention particularly in young children. Tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you or the child has taken. The following effects may happen: loss of
consciousness and fits (seizures). Do not apply a double amount of cream to make up for a forgotten application. Apply the cream as soon as you remember, then carry on as before. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings Do not use this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to mepyramine maleate or any of the other ingredients of Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream (listed below) The signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. Do not apply the cream on: Eczema Cut, grazed or extensively broken skin Areas of sunburnt skin Large areas of skin Do not use this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If
you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you can buy without prescription, including herbal medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. If you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. You may feel drowsy or sleepy while using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines. This medicine contains: Ceto-stearyl alcohol and castor oil. These may cause local skin reactions (such as "contact dermatitis" which may
include the following symptoms: skin redness, swelling and itching, pain or burning sensation). Methyl hydroxybenzoate. This may cause an allergic reaction. This allergy may happen some time after starting the medicine. Like all medicines, Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop using Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice any of the following side effects: A severe allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. Stop using Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream and tell a pharmacist if you notice the following side effect: An increase in skin redness, swelling and itching in the area where you have
used the cream. This might be due to a mild allergic reaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any side effects not listed Ingredients