MYCOTA CREAM
Active substance: ZINC UNDECYLENATE
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Mycota Cream
(zinc undecylenate, undecylenic acid)
Important information about Mycota Cream This medicine is for treatment and prevention of athletes foot. Ideally it should be used at the same time as Mycota Powder for best results. It can be used by adults, the elderly and children. Do not use. On broken skin. If irritation becomes severe. See section 2.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have .
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. Broken skin. Severe irritation in the affected area between the toes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the most appropriate treatment if any of these apply.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.
Adults, the elderly and children
Treatment of Athletes Foot Wash and dry the foot thoroughly each morning and night. Smooth the cream onto the affected area. Take care to make sure the cream is massaged between the toes and then dust with Mycota Powder. Wear clean socks or stockings each day dusted inside with Mycota Powder. Continue this treatment for one week after all signs of infection have disappeared. Prevention of Athletes Foot Rub in the cream and dust socks or stockings inside with Mycota Powder each day.
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Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. 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.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients
This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
1. What the medicine is for
Mycota Cream contains undecylenic acid and zinc undecylenate which have antifungal and antibacterial properties. The cream is for the treatment and prevention of Athletes Foot.
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Mycota Cream can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Allergic reactions (rash, itching, wheezing) may occur. Rarely, irritation of the skin may occur. If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: zinc undecylenate 20% w/w, undecylenic acid 5% w/w. The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, emulsifying wax (containing cetostearyl alcohol), perfume compound, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Mycota Cream is an off-white cream with a characteristic smell. It is supplied in 25g tubes.
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5. Storing this medicine
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. There are no special conditions for storing this medicine. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in July 2008 Mycota is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd.
22944803
(zinc undecylenate, undecylenic acid)
Important information about Mycota Cream This medicine is for treatment and prevention of athletes foot. Ideally it should be used at the same time as Mycota Powder for best results. It can be used by adults, the elderly and children. Do not use. On broken skin. If irritation becomes severe. See section 2.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have .
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. Broken skin. Severe irritation in the affected area between the toes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the most appropriate treatment if any of these apply.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.
Adults, the elderly and children
Treatment of Athletes Foot Wash and dry the foot thoroughly each morning and night. Smooth the cream onto the affected area. Take care to make sure the cream is massaged between the toes and then dust with Mycota Powder. Wear clean socks or stockings each day dusted inside with Mycota Powder. Continue this treatment for one week after all signs of infection have disappeared. Prevention of Athletes Foot Rub in the cream and dust socks or stockings inside with Mycota Powder each day.
FRONT FACE TOP
Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. 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.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients
This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
1. What the medicine is for
Mycota Cream contains undecylenic acid and zinc undecylenate which have antifungal and antibacterial properties. The cream is for the treatment and prevention of Athletes Foot.
Turn over
22944803
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Mycota Cream can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Allergic reactions (rash, itching, wheezing) may occur. Rarely, irritation of the skin may occur. If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: zinc undecylenate 20% w/w, undecylenic acid 5% w/w. The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, emulsifying wax (containing cetostearyl alcohol), perfume compound, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Mycota Cream is an off-white cream with a characteristic smell. It is supplied in 25g tubes.
REVERSE FACE TOP
5. Storing this medicine
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. There are no special conditions for storing this medicine. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in July 2008 Mycota is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd.
22944803
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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