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BOOTS BITE & STING RELIEF 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: P: For the symptomatic relief of insect bites and stings and nettle rash. GSL: For the symptomatic relief of insect bites and stings and nettle stings. For topical application to the skin.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
P: For adults, children and the elderly:
Rub gently on to the affected area sparingly two or three times each day for up to three days. Early application is essential to obtain the optimum response.
GSL:
For adults, elderly and children 2 years of age and over: Rub gently on to the affected area sparingly two or three times each 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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4 Special warning and precautions for use P & GSL: Do not apply to broken skin or eczema. Not to be applied to large areas of skin. If a rash develops, gets worse or if skin sensitisation occurs, stop using the product. Do not use for longer than a few days.
If skin sensitisation occurs, stop using the product immediately. If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor. , contact dermatitis) For external use only. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
In addition, GSL:
Do not apply to sunburnt skin.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or other antihistamines. Should not be applied to acute vesicular and exudative dermatoses or eczema.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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