BOOTS ATHLETES FOOT 1%W/W CREAM
Active substance: TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Athletes foot (tinea pedis) - Athletes foot appears only on the feet (usually both, but not always), usually in between the toes. It can also appear on the instep, soles, or other areas of the feet. The most common type of athletes foot causes cracking or scaling of the skin, but you may also have mild swelling, blisters, or weeping ulcers. Lamisil AT 1% Cream is recommended for athletes foot when it occurs between the Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains toes. If you have a fungal nail infection (fungus important information for you. inside and under the nail) with discolouration of This medicine is available without prescription. the nails and changes in nail texture (thick or However, you still need to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream flaky), you should consult your doctor because carefully to get the best results from it. Lamisil AT 1% Cream is not appropriate for this - Please keep this leaflet.You may need to read it again. type of infection. - Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. Dhobie itch/jock itch (tinea cruris) - Dhobie itch - You must contact a doctor if your symptoms appears in the groin and inner thigh area, usually worsen or do not improve. on both sides but often with one side more than - If any of the side effects get serious, or if you the other, where it can spread further between notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, the legs to the buttocks, or up towards the please tell your doctor or pharmacist. stomach. Dhobie itch looks like a clearly bordered rash, which may have blisters. In this leaflet: 1. What Lamisil AT 1% Cream is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Lamisil AT 1% Cream 2. Before you use Lamisil AT 1% Cream 3. How to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream DO NOT use Lamisil AT 1% Cream if you: 4. Possible side effects are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients 5. How to store Lamisil AT 1% Cream in the product (see Section 6) 6. Further information. The cream is NOT recommended for use on children under 16 years of age. 1. What Lamisil AT 1% Cream is and what it is Take special care with Lamisil AT 1% cream used for The cream is for external use only. Do not use on Lamisil AT 1% Cream contains the active ingredient the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of terbinafine hydrochloride which is an antifungal accidental contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with used to treat fungal skin infection such as: running water.
Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not use the cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless advised to by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Lamisil AT 1% Cream is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Lamisil AT 1% Cream cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). 3. How to use Lamisil AT 1% cream Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Adults For Athletes Foot and dhobie itch, apply the cream once a day, for one week. Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands. Treatment can be helped by keeping the affected areas clean by regular washing and careful drying with your own clean towels and clothes, and not rubbing or scratching the skin. Unscrew the cap then gently squeeze out a small amount of the cream onto your finger. Apply just enough cream to form a thin layer on the affected skin and surrounding areas.
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Rub in gently. When used between the toes, buttocks or on the groin, the treated area may be covered with a light, fresh gauze strip, especially at night. Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands. Even though you will not be using Lamisil AT 1% Cream during the second week, full skin healing after the infection has cleared will continue for up to 4 weeks. If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks of first starting treatment, please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Children under 16 years NOT recommended. If you accidently swallow Lamisil AT 1% Cream Contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department if you, or someone else, has swallowed some cream. Take any remaining medicine and this leaflet with you if possible. Symptoms of accidental ingestion include headache, nausea (feeling sick), dizziness and stomach pain. If you forget to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream If you miss an application, apply the cream as soon as possible then continue your treatment as before. If you only remember at the time of your next application, just apply the cream and carry on as normal. It is important to try to use the cream at the correct times as forgotten applications could risk the infection returning. If you stop using Lamisil AT 1% Cream Infections may come back if you do not use the cream regularly, or if you stop the treatment too early. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Lamisil AT 1% Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. STOP using the cream and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following very rare allergic reactions: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat (severe allergic reaction) severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps, hives or blisters. Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): skin peeling, itching. Uncommon:(may affect up to 1 in 100 people): skin lesions, scab, skin colour changes, redness, burning, pain and irritation at the site of application. These common and uncommon side effects are usually harmless and you can carry on using the cream. Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people): eye irritation, dry skin, contact dermatitis, eczema, worsening of symptoms. If any of these side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor. 5. How to store Lamisil AT 1% Cream Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Keep the tube closed and in the carton. Do not use this medicine after the expiry (EXP) date shown on the box and tube. 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 to protect the environment.
6. Further information What Lamisil AT 1% Cream contains The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride 1% w/w. The other ingredients are sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, isopropyl myristate, purified water. (See also end of Section 2 for further information on some of the ingredients). What Lamisil AT 1% Cream looks like and contents of the pack The cream is available in aluminium tubes of 7 g, 7.5 g, 10 g or 15 g. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited, Horsham, RH12 5AB, UK Manufacturer Novartis Consumer Health SA, CH-1260 Nyon, Switzerland Lamisil is a registered Trade Mark This leaflet was last revised in January 2013.
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Athletes foot (tinea pedis) - Athletes foot appears only on the feet (usually both, but not always), usually in between the toes. It can also appear on the instep, soles, or other areas of the feet. The most common type of athletes foot causes cracking or scaling of the skin, but you may also have mild swelling, blisters, or weeping ulcers. Lamisil AT 1% Cream is recommended for athletes foot when it occurs between the Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains toes. If you have a fungal nail infection (fungus important information for you. inside and under the nail) with discolouration of This medicine is available without prescription. the nails and changes in nail texture (thick or However, you still need to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream flaky), you should consult your doctor because carefully to get the best results from it. Lamisil AT 1% Cream is not appropriate for this - Please keep this leaflet.You may need to read it again. type of infection. - Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. Dhobie itch/jock itch (tinea cruris) - Dhobie itch - You must contact a doctor if your symptoms appears in the groin and inner thigh area, usually worsen or do not improve. on both sides but often with one side more than - If any of the side effects get serious, or if you the other, where it can spread further between notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, the legs to the buttocks, or up towards the please tell your doctor or pharmacist. stomach. Dhobie itch looks like a clearly bordered rash, which may have blisters. In this leaflet: 1. What Lamisil AT 1% Cream is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Lamisil AT 1% Cream 2. Before you use Lamisil AT 1% Cream 3. How to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream DO NOT use Lamisil AT 1% Cream if you: 4. Possible side effects are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients 5. How to store Lamisil AT 1% Cream in the product (see Section 6) 6. Further information. The cream is NOT recommended for use on children under 16 years of age. 1. What Lamisil AT 1% Cream is and what it is Take special care with Lamisil AT 1% cream used for The cream is for external use only. Do not use on Lamisil AT 1% Cream contains the active ingredient the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of terbinafine hydrochloride which is an antifungal accidental contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with used to treat fungal skin infection such as: running water.
Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not use the cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless advised to by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machines Lamisil AT 1% Cream is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Lamisil AT 1% Cream cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). 3. How to use Lamisil AT 1% cream Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist. Adults For Athletes Foot and dhobie itch, apply the cream once a day, for one week. Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands. Treatment can be helped by keeping the affected areas clean by regular washing and careful drying with your own clean towels and clothes, and not rubbing or scratching the skin. Unscrew the cap then gently squeeze out a small amount of the cream onto your finger. Apply just enough cream to form a thin layer on the affected skin and surrounding areas.
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VERSO
Rub in gently. When used between the toes, buttocks or on the groin, the treated area may be covered with a light, fresh gauze strip, especially at night. Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands. Even though you will not be using Lamisil AT 1% Cream during the second week, full skin healing after the infection has cleared will continue for up to 4 weeks. If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks of first starting treatment, please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Children under 16 years NOT recommended. If you accidently swallow Lamisil AT 1% Cream Contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department if you, or someone else, has swallowed some cream. Take any remaining medicine and this leaflet with you if possible. Symptoms of accidental ingestion include headache, nausea (feeling sick), dizziness and stomach pain. If you forget to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream If you miss an application, apply the cream as soon as possible then continue your treatment as before. If you only remember at the time of your next application, just apply the cream and carry on as normal. It is important to try to use the cream at the correct times as forgotten applications could risk the infection returning. If you stop using Lamisil AT 1% Cream Infections may come back if you do not use the cream regularly, or if you stop the treatment too early. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Lamisil AT 1% Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. STOP using the cream and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following very rare allergic reactions: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat (severe allergic reaction) severe itching of the skin, with a red rash or raised lumps, hives or blisters. Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): skin peeling, itching. Uncommon:(may affect up to 1 in 100 people): skin lesions, scab, skin colour changes, redness, burning, pain and irritation at the site of application. These common and uncommon side effects are usually harmless and you can carry on using the cream. Rare: (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people): eye irritation, dry skin, contact dermatitis, eczema, worsening of symptoms. If any of these side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor. 5. How to store Lamisil AT 1% Cream Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Keep the tube closed and in the carton. Do not use this medicine after the expiry (EXP) date shown on the box and tube. 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 to protect the environment.
6. Further information What Lamisil AT 1% Cream contains The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride 1% w/w. The other ingredients are sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, isopropyl myristate, purified water. (See also end of Section 2 for further information on some of the ingredients). What Lamisil AT 1% Cream looks like and contents of the pack The cream is available in aluminium tubes of 7 g, 7.5 g, 10 g or 15 g. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited, Horsham, RH12 5AB, UK Manufacturer Novartis Consumer Health SA, CH-1260 Nyon, Switzerland Lamisil is a registered Trade Mark This leaflet was last revised in January 2013.
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Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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