DIFFLAM CREAM
Active substance: BENZYDAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Patient Information Leaflet
Difflam Cream
Benzydamine hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. his medicine is available without T p rescription. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results. eep this leaflet. You may need to read it K again sk your doctor or pharmacist if you A need more information or advice. ou must contact a doctor if your Y s ymptoms worsen or do not improve. In this leaflet: 1. hat Difflam Cream is for W 2. efore you use Difflam Cream B 3. ow to use Difflam Cream H 4. ossible side effects P 5. ow to store Difflam Cream H 6. urther information. F W 1. hat Difflam Cream is for Difflam Cream belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS. Difflam Cream works by stopping pain and swelling (inflammation). When rubbed into the skin of the affected area it used to treat aches and pains including: Sprains Strains Bruises Sore muscles Stiff joints. B 2. efore you use Difflam Cream Do not use Difflam Cream if ou are allergic to benzydamine y hydrochloride y ou are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Difflam Cream (see section 6). If either of these applies to you, talk to your doctor, dentist or pharmacist. Taking other medicines Tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist before using Difflam Cream if you are taking any other medicines, even medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist for advice before using Difflam Cream. 3. ow to use Difflam Cream H Important: Always use Difflam Cream exactly as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If you get Difflam Cream in your eyes, mouth, nose or around your genitals or anus Do not use Difflam Cream in or near your eyes, mouth, nose or around your genitals or anus. If any cream does get in or onto these parts of your body, wash them immediately with cold water. How much Difflam Cream to use The amount of cream used will depend on the size of the area to be treated. The normal length of cream to be squeezed out of the tube is between a half and a full finger length (35 - 85mm). How to use the cream Rub the cream gently into the affected area until it seems to disappear. The cream should be used three times each day for no more than 10 days. Your doctor may tell you to use it more often. Please wash your hands after applying the cream (unless your hands are being treated). If your symptoms worsen or do not improve Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or they do not improve.
If you use more Difflam Cream than you should It should not cause you any problems if you accidentally swallow some of your medicine. If you have any concerns, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to use Difflam Cream Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply apply the next dose as planned. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines Difflam Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may experience the following: Itching Skin rash Skin redness or swelling Difficulty breathing and wheezing. Some people become more sensitive to the effects of sunlight after using this cream. This means that the skin may become red and painful after only a few minutes in the sun. These side effects should disappear if you stop using the cream. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. ow to store Difflam Cream H Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Difflam Cream after the expiry date on the tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 30C. Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return any medicine you no longer need to your pharmacist.
6. Further information What Difflam Cream contains The active substance is 3% w/w b enzydamine hydrochloride. The other ingredients are Cutina (glycerol stearate), cetyl alcohol, Cetiol V (decyl oleate), Eumulgin B1 (macrogol cetostearyl ether), propylene glycol, perfume, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate and purified water. For advice on what to do if you are allergic to any of these ingredients see section 2. What Difflam Cream looks like Difflam Cream is a white cream. It comes in a 35 g, 50 g or 100 g tube. Not all pack sizes may be marketed Marketing Authorisation Holder Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd Skyway House Parsonage Road Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6PU Manufacturer 3M Health Care Limited 3M House Morley Street Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 1EP This leaflet was last updated September 2010. If this leaflet is difficult to see or read or you would like it in a different format, please contact Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Skyway House, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6PU.
6204 1632 7 5621969320UK00
Difflam Cream
Benzydamine hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. his medicine is available without T p rescription. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results. eep this leaflet. You may need to read it K again sk your doctor or pharmacist if you A need more information or advice. ou must contact a doctor if your Y s ymptoms worsen or do not improve. In this leaflet: 1. hat Difflam Cream is for W 2. efore you use Difflam Cream B 3. ow to use Difflam Cream H 4. ossible side effects P 5. ow to store Difflam Cream H 6. urther information. F W 1. hat Difflam Cream is for Difflam Cream belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS. Difflam Cream works by stopping pain and swelling (inflammation). When rubbed into the skin of the affected area it used to treat aches and pains including: Sprains Strains Bruises Sore muscles Stiff joints. B 2. efore you use Difflam Cream Do not use Difflam Cream if ou are allergic to benzydamine y hydrochloride y ou are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Difflam Cream (see section 6). If either of these applies to you, talk to your doctor, dentist or pharmacist. Taking other medicines Tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist before using Difflam Cream if you are taking any other medicines, even medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist for advice before using Difflam Cream. 3. ow to use Difflam Cream H Important: Always use Difflam Cream exactly as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If you get Difflam Cream in your eyes, mouth, nose or around your genitals or anus Do not use Difflam Cream in or near your eyes, mouth, nose or around your genitals or anus. If any cream does get in or onto these parts of your body, wash them immediately with cold water. How much Difflam Cream to use The amount of cream used will depend on the size of the area to be treated. The normal length of cream to be squeezed out of the tube is between a half and a full finger length (35 - 85mm). How to use the cream Rub the cream gently into the affected area until it seems to disappear. The cream should be used three times each day for no more than 10 days. Your doctor may tell you to use it more often. Please wash your hands after applying the cream (unless your hands are being treated). If your symptoms worsen or do not improve Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or they do not improve.
If you use more Difflam Cream than you should It should not cause you any problems if you accidentally swallow some of your medicine. If you have any concerns, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to use Difflam Cream Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply apply the next dose as planned. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines Difflam Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may experience the following: Itching Skin rash Skin redness or swelling Difficulty breathing and wheezing. Some people become more sensitive to the effects of sunlight after using this cream. This means that the skin may become red and painful after only a few minutes in the sun. These side effects should disappear if you stop using the cream. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. ow to store Difflam Cream H Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Difflam Cream after the expiry date on the tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 30C. Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return any medicine you no longer need to your pharmacist.
6. Further information What Difflam Cream contains The active substance is 3% w/w b enzydamine hydrochloride. The other ingredients are Cutina (glycerol stearate), cetyl alcohol, Cetiol V (decyl oleate), Eumulgin B1 (macrogol cetostearyl ether), propylene glycol, perfume, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate and purified water. For advice on what to do if you are allergic to any of these ingredients see section 2. What Difflam Cream looks like Difflam Cream is a white cream. It comes in a 35 g, 50 g or 100 g tube. Not all pack sizes may be marketed Marketing Authorisation Holder Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd Skyway House Parsonage Road Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6PU Manufacturer 3M Health Care Limited 3M House Morley Street Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 1EP This leaflet was last updated September 2010. If this leaflet is difficult to see or read or you would like it in a different format, please contact Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Skyway House, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6PU.
6204 1632 7 5621969320UK00
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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