SAVLON BITES & STINGS PAIN RELIEF is a brand name for Cetrimide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the symptomatic relief of pain, itching, irritation, and for antiseptic protection. For use in insect bites and stings, and skin reactions such as nettle rash, caused by contact with plants.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and children over 12 years:
Apply a small amount to the affected area with a fingertip. Repeat if required up to 3-4 times daily.
Children under 12 years:
Not recommended (insufficient data available).
Route of administration:
For cutaneous use.
Rarely, skin irritation and sensitisation may occur. 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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Contact with the eyes should be avoided. For external use only. Not suitable for animal bites. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Excipient warnings:
This medicine contains 10%w/w propylene glycol (E1520) per application, which may cause skin irritation.
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any ingredient should not use the product.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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