Patient leaflet - Anabact 0.75% w/w gel
1. WHAT ANABACT 0.75% w/w GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel contains metronidazole. It is effective against the bacteria which cause the bad smell in infected tumours and ulcers. Metronidazole belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoal and antibacterial agents and has been shown to help to control infection and inflammation in certain skin problems, such as rosacea.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE ANABACT 0.75% w/w GEL
Do not use Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel if you
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients of Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel (see section 6). An allergic reaction may include a rash or itching.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Anabact Gel.
- Do not get the gel in your eyes. If you do, rinse thoroughly with large amounts of warm water or eye wash.
- If you suffer from any blood disorders do not use Anabact Gel unless your doctor says you can.
- This product should not be used in children.
- Do not go out into strong sunlight (including sun-bathing) and avoid exposure to ultra-violet light (e.g. solariums, sun-lamps) while you are using this product.
- Avoid prolonged and unnecessary use of this medicine.
Other medicines and Anabact Gel
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
- Using Anabact Gel could interfere with drugs used to reduce blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin and dicoumarin. Contact your doctor for advice if you are taking medicines to reduce blood clotting, or if you suffer from any other blood disorders.
Anabact Gel with alcohol
Metronidazole taken by mouth can react with alcohol, but this effect has never been reported with metronidazole applied to the skin. Such an effect is extremely unlikely as the amount of metronidazole entering the blood through the skin is very small. However, you are advised not to drink alcohol while using Anabact Gel.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not use Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel if you are pregnant, think that you may be pregnant or if you are breast-feeding. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel
Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel contains bronopol which can cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis, hydroxybenzoic acid esters which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed), and propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.
3. HOW TO USE ANABACT 0.75% w/w GEL
Always use Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel should not be used on children under the age of 12 years.
Usual Dose
Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel is for external use only.
First wash and dry the affected areas of the skin.
Apply a thin layer of the gel over the complete area – be careful not to get it in your eyes.
900771 For the deodorisation of the smell associated with infected tumours and ulcers:
- Cover the area with a non-adherent dressing after applying the gel.
- Use once or twice daily until the smell has disappeared.
For the treatment of rosacea:
- Your gel should be used twice a day, (morning and evening), or as advised by your doctor.
- Your doctor will decide how long you need to use Anabact Gel to keep your rosacea under control.
If you forget to use Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel
If you forget to apply Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel, do so as soon as you remember and then go on as before.
If you use more Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel than you should or accidentally swallow the gel
If accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
If you stop taking Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel
Rosacea may respond slowly to antibiotics. It is important that you continue to use Anabact Gel until your doctor tells you to stop.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If skin irritation should occur either use the gel a little less often or even stop using it until the irritation settles down. Seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist if necessary.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/ yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW. TO STORE ANABACT 0.75% w/w GEL
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25ºC.
Replace the cap on the tube after use.
Keep the tube in the outer carton to protect it from light.
Once the tube has been opened, discard your medication after 28 days.
Do not use Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel after the expiry date that is stated on the tube crimp and on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
If your doctor tells you to stop using Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel, take the tube back to the pharmacist for safe disposal. Medicines should not be disposed of via household waste. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel contains
- The active substance is metronidazole, 0.75% w/w.
- The other ingredients are bronopol, hydroxybenzoic acid esters, hydroxyethylcellulose, propylene glycol, phosphoric acid and purified water.
What Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel looks like and contents of the pack
- Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel is a clear, pale yellow gel.
- Anabact 0.75% w/w Gel comes in aluminium tubes containing 5g, 10g, 15g, 25g, 30g or 40g clear, pale yellow gel.
- Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Cambridge Healthcare Supplies Ltd, Chestnut Drive Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 9SB
Manufacturer
Bioglan AB, PO Box 50310, Borrgatan 31, S – 202 13, Malmö, Sweden.
Date of revision
December 2024.
Common: may affect up to
1 in 10 people
- Dry skin
- Redness of the skin (erythema)
- Itching of the skin (pruritus)
Skin discomfort (burning, pain
of skin / stinging)
- Skin irritation
Worsening of rosacea
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- Numbness (hypothesia) and tingling (paraesthesia) in the fingers or toes
- Metallic taste (dysgeusia)
Feeling sick (nausea)
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
- Contact dermatitis
- Swelling of the face
Peeling skin (exfoliation)
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