BENADRYL ALLERGY SKIN CREAM
Active substance: ZINC OXIDE
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1 What the medicine is for
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream is a medicine which is used to relieve the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites, nettle stings, shingles and minor skin irritations. It can also be used to relieve the discomfort of sunburn, prickly heat and hives. The cream contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride (which is an antihistamine) to relieve itching and irritation, zinc oxide which is soothing and protective to the skin, and racemic camphor, which reduces mild pain and irritation. This medicine is for use in adults and children of any age.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking. If this bullet point applies to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
diphenhydramine, zinc oxide, camphor
This medicine is used to relieve the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites, nettle stings, shingles and minor skin irritations. It can also be used to relieve the discomfort of sunburn, prickly heat and hives. Do not use this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. See Section 2 to find out if you are one of them c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. See Section 6 for the list of ingredients c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in section 2. See Section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See Section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. See Section 3 c Avoid contact with eyes. See Section 2 c Do not use on raw or broken skin or any body cavities. See Section 2 c Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
Avoid contact with the eyes when applying this cream. If a burning sensation or rash develops or if the condition persists, stop using this medicine. If necessary, remove by washing with soap and water. The cream should not be applied to raw or broken skin (cuts or grazes) or body cavities (e.g. mouth or vagina).
2 Before taking this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction on your skin to any of the ingredients, or to any other antihistamine creams or lotions. If your skin is broken, raw or weeping. If you are using any other medicines containing diphenhydramine. If you have chicken pox or measles. If you need to use the cream on large areas of skin. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
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3 How to use this medicine
Check the table below to see how much medicine to use.
For topical use only. This means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin. Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream is for use only on small affected areas of the skin. Do not use on raw or broken skin or any body cavities. Avoid contact with your eyes. Do not swallow the cream.
4 Possible side-effects
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream can have sideeffects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild.
6 Further Information
What's in this medicine?
The active ingredients in Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream are: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1%, zinc oxide 8% and racemic camphor 0.1% Other ingredients are: Ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, white ceresin, cetostearyl alcohol, perfume oil soleil 78087, sorbitan stearate, propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), propylene glycol, polysorbate 60 and water.
Mild effects that may occur include:
Very rarely, sensitivity in the form of reddening of the skin and irritation after applying the cream may occur. The irritation may be made worse by sunlight. If this occurs, the cream can be removed by washing with soap and water. If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
What the medicine looks like
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream comes in a tube containing 42 g of smooth pink cream. Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 Avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France. This leaflet was revised October 2010. Benadryl is a registered trade mark.
Adults and Children
Age Adults and children Dose
5 Storing this medicine
Store below 25C. Keep the product dry and out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
Apply the cream to the affected area 3 or 4 times a day.
Do not use more than 4 times a day. If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
If you forget to use the medicine
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream should be used when required up to 4 times a day. However, if you are unable to use this product when needed, do not use a double dose next time you use it.
F307393-55 09-0420
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream is a medicine which is used to relieve the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites, nettle stings, shingles and minor skin irritations. It can also be used to relieve the discomfort of sunburn, prickly heat and hives. The cream contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride (which is an antihistamine) to relieve itching and irritation, zinc oxide which is soothing and protective to the skin, and racemic camphor, which reduces mild pain and irritation. This medicine is for use in adults and children of any age.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking. If this bullet point applies to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
diphenhydramine, zinc oxide, camphor
This medicine is used to relieve the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites, nettle stings, shingles and minor skin irritations. It can also be used to relieve the discomfort of sunburn, prickly heat and hives. Do not use this medicine: There are some people who should not use this medicine. See Section 2 to find out if you are one of them c If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. See Section 6 for the list of ingredients c Speak to your doctor: If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in section 2. See Section 2 c If you are taking any other medicines. See Section 2 c Follow the dosage instructions carefully. See Section 3 c Avoid contact with eyes. See Section 2 c Do not use on raw or broken skin or any body cavities. See Section 2 c Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
Avoid contact with the eyes when applying this cream. If a burning sensation or rash develops or if the condition persists, stop using this medicine. If necessary, remove by washing with soap and water. The cream should not be applied to raw or broken skin (cuts or grazes) or body cavities (e.g. mouth or vagina).
2 Before taking this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this medicine
If you have ever had a bad reaction on your skin to any of the ingredients, or to any other antihistamine creams or lotions. If your skin is broken, raw or weeping. If you are using any other medicines containing diphenhydramine. If you have chicken pox or measles. If you need to use the cream on large areas of skin. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
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3 How to use this medicine
Check the table below to see how much medicine to use.
For topical use only. This means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin. Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream is for use only on small affected areas of the skin. Do not use on raw or broken skin or any body cavities. Avoid contact with your eyes. Do not swallow the cream.
4 Possible side-effects
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream can have sideeffects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild.
6 Further Information
What's in this medicine?
The active ingredients in Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream are: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1%, zinc oxide 8% and racemic camphor 0.1% Other ingredients are: Ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, white ceresin, cetostearyl alcohol, perfume oil soleil 78087, sorbitan stearate, propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), propylene glycol, polysorbate 60 and water.
Mild effects that may occur include:
Very rarely, sensitivity in the form of reddening of the skin and irritation after applying the cream may occur. The irritation may be made worse by sunlight. If this occurs, the cream can be removed by washing with soap and water. If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
What the medicine looks like
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream comes in a tube containing 42 g of smooth pink cream. Product Licence holder: McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, UK. Manufacturer: Famar Orlans, 5 Avenue de Concyr, 45071 Orleans, Cedex 2, France. This leaflet was revised October 2010. Benadryl is a registered trade mark.
Adults and Children
Age Adults and children Dose
5 Storing this medicine
Store below 25C. Keep the product dry and out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
Apply the cream to the affected area 3 or 4 times a day.
Do not use more than 4 times a day. If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
If anyone has too much
If anyone has too much contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
If you forget to use the medicine
Benadryl Allergy Skin Cream should be used when required up to 4 times a day. However, if you are unable to use this product when needed, do not use a double dose next time you use it.
F307393-55 09-0420
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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