ANTHISAN is a brand name for Pyrilamine (also known as Mepyramine). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Symptomatic relief in insect stings and bites and nettle rash. Route of Administration: Topical.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults, elderly and children. Anthisan Cream should be applied directly to the affected parts two or three times a day for up to three days. Early application is essential to obtain the optimum response.
Skin sensitisation has been reported on rare occasions. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.
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Repeated application of Anthisan Cream for periods longer than a few days is not recommended and treatment should be discontinued immediately if skin sensitisation occurs.
Anthisan Cream should not be used in eczematous conditions or on extensively broken skin surfaces.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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