Anthisan Cream Relief from Insect Bites and Stings 25g
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Product Information
Anthisan cream is used for the relief of pain, itching and inflammation associated with insect stings, bites and nettle rash.
This is a Pharmacy Medicine item. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire to ensure this is appropriate for you which our pharmacist will check.
Features
A smooth off- white cream contained within a collapsible aluminium tube with an extended nozzle and polypropylene cap.
Benefit
The active ingredient is mepyramine maleate, which is an antihistamines. It works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that is produced by your body during an allergic reaction.
Warning or Restrictions
•For external use only.
•Do not apply the cream on eczema or extensively broken skin.
•It is not recommended to use this cream for a periods longer than a few days.
•If your condition or symptoms worsen or do not improve after three days, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
•This cream contains ceto-stearyl alcohol and castor oil which may cause local skin irritation (which includes symptoms such as skin redness, swelling and itching, pain or burning sensation).
•This medicine also contains methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause an allergic reaction even some time after the medication has been started.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are currently pregnant, likely to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicines as this may cause an interaction.
•If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this medicine, please seek medical advice before taking.
•If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist.
Product Specification
Active ingredients: mepyramine maleate 20mg. Other ingredients: ceto-stearyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 600 monostearate, castor oil, methyl hydroxybenzoate, foin coupe (fragrance), silicon antifoam and purified water.
Product code: 156109
Product Uses
Apply the cream to the affected area(s) two to three times daily for up to three days.
Delivery (United Kingdom)
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NEXT DAY DELIVERY
Order before 8pm Monday - Friday for next day delivery. Orders placed between 8pm Friday and 8pm Monday will arrive on Tuesday
Cost: £4.90
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STANDARD DELIVERY
Order before 8pm - For delivery arriving in 3 - 4 working days
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MARKETPLACE DELIVERY
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