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EURAX CREAM, EURAX ITCH RELIEF CREAM - Patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - EURAX CREAM, EURAX ITCH RELIEF CREAM

PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING

CARTON

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Eurax Itch Relief Cream

  • 2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

Active ingredient Crotamiton

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Other ingredients Methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, phenylethyl alcohol, glycerol, triethanolamine, sodium lauryl sulphate, ethylene glycol monostearate, stearyl alcohol, strong ammonia solution, stearic acid, hard paraffin, white beeswax, purified water and Perfume (Contains: geraniol, citronellol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol (0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, d-limonene, eugenol, linalool).

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Cream

30g , 100g

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Directions : Apply to the affected area 2–3 times daily. Irritation will be relieved for 6 to 10 hours. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Eurax Itch Relief Cream can be used for children. For children under 3 years of age consult your doctor before use and do not apply more than once a day.

  • 6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

  • 7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

Do not use:

In or around the eyes, on broken skin, for weeping skin conditions or if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

Cautions:

Eurax Itch Relief Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Eurax Itch Relief Cream if you are breast feeding or suffering from genital itching.

This medicine contains stearyl alcohol, methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions /skin reactions e.g. contact dermatitis (possibly delayed) and perfume (including potential allergens benzyl alcohol (0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, citronellol, coumarin, d-limonene, eugenol, geraniol, linalool) which may cause allergic reactions. This medicine also contains 0.45% w/w sodium lauryl sulphate in each application. Sodium lauryl sulphate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area.

Unwanted effects:

Eurax Itch Relief Cream may occasionally cause skin irritation or allergy. If this occurs or if you experience other symptoms, stop using the product and consult your doctor. If Eurax Itch Relief Cream is accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. Use this medicine only on your skin.


8. EXPIRY DATE

EXP:

Do not use after the expiry date given.

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Do not store above 25°C.

  • 10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL

PRODUCTS OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF APPROPRIATE

  • < not applicable >

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Thornton&Ross Ltd, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK

<Company logo>

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00240/0461

13. BATCH NUMBER

BN:

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

  • < not applicable – GSL >

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

Effective Relief of itching Works for up to 10 hours

For relief of itching and skin irritation caused by:

Itchy dermatitis

Dry eczema

Allergic rashes

A cream for the relief of itching and skin irritation caused by:

Itchy dermatitis

Dry eczema

Allergic rashes

Chickenpox

Insect bites & stings

Hives, nettle rash

Sunburn

Heat rashes

Personal itching

Suitable for adults and children; consult your doctor before use on children under 3 years of age.

Text prepared: March 2021

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

Eurax Itch Relief Cream

PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE INNER PACKAGING

LABEL

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Eurax Itch Relief Cream

  • 2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

Active ingredient : Crotamiton

3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Also contains Methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, phenylethyl alcohol, glycerol, triethanolamine, sodium lauryl sulphate, ethylene glycol monostearate, stearyl alcohol, strong ammonia solution, stearic acid, hard paraffin, white beeswax, purified water and Perfume (Contains: geraniol, citronellol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol (0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, d-limonene, eugenol, linalool).

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Cream

30g , 100g

5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Directions : Apply to the affected area 2–3 times daily. Irritation will be relieved for 6 to 10 hours. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Eurax Itch Relief Cream can be used for children. For children under 3 years of age consult your doctor before use and do not apply more than once a day.

  • 6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

7.


OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

Cautions: Do not use i n or around the eyes, on broken skin, for weeping skin conditions or if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. Eurax Itch Relief Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Eurax Itch Relief Cream if you are breast feeding or suffering from genital itching. May occasionally cause skin irritation or allergy. If this occurs or if you experience other symptoms, stop using the product and consult your doctor. If Eurax Itch Relief Cream is accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.

This medicine contains stearyl alcohol, methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions /skin reactions e.g. contact dermatitis (possibly delayed) and perfume (including potential allergens benzyl alcohol(0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, citronellol, coumarin, d-limonene, eugenol, geraniol, linalool) which may cause allergic reactions. This medicine also contains 0.45% w/w sodium lauryl sulphate in each application. Sodium lauryl sulphate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area.


Use this medicine only on your skin.

8. EXPIRY DATE

Do not use after the expiry date given.

9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store below 25°C.

10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL

< not applicable >

11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00240/0461

13. BATCH NUMBER

Batch number/EXP date: see end of tube.

14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

  • < not applicable – GSL>

15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

Effective relief of itching

Works for up to 10 hours

For the relief of itching and skin irritation

16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

Eurax Itch Relief Cream

PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE INNER PACKAGING

LABEL

  • 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Eurax Itch Relief Cream

  • 2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

Active ingredient : Crotamiton

  • 3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

Also contains Methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, phenylethyl alcohol, glycerol, triethanolamine, sodium lauryl sulphate, ethylene glycol monostearate, stearyl alcohol, strong ammonia solution, stearic acid, hard paraffin, white beeswax, purified water and Perfume (Contains: geraniol, citronellol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol (0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, d-limonene, eugenol, linalool).

  • 4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Cream

30g , 100g

  • 5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Directions : Apply to the affected area 2–3 times daily. Irritation will be relieved for 6 to 10 hours. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Eurax Itch Relief Cream can be used for children. For children under 3 years of age consult your doctor before use and do not apply more than once a day.

  • 6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

7.


OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

Cautions: Do not use i n or around the eyes, on broken skin, for weeping skin conditions or if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. Eurax Itch Relief Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Eurax Itch Relief Cream if you are breast feeding or suffering from genital itching. May occasionally cause skin irritation or allergy. If this occurs or if you experience other symptoms, stop using the product and consult your doctor. If Eurax Itch Relief Cream is accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.

This medicine contains stearyl alcohol, methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions /skin reactions e.g. contact dermatitis (possibly delayed) and perfume (including potential allergens benzyl alcohol(0.0187%), benzyl benzoate (0.0047%), citral, citronellol, coumarin, d-limonene, eugenol, geraniol, linalool) which may cause allergic reactions. This medicine also contains 0.45% w/w sodium lauryl sulphate in each application. Sodium lauryl sulphate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area.


Use this medicine only on your skin.

  • 8. EXPIRY DATE

Do not use after the expiry date given.

  • 9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store below 25°C.

  • 10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL

    < not applicable >

  • 11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOL­DER

  • 12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 00240/0461

  • 13. BATCH NUMBER

Batch number/EXP date: see end of tube.

  • 14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY

  • < not applicable – GSL>

  • 15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE

Effective relief of itching

Works for up to 10 hours

For the relief of itching and skin irritation

  • 16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE

Sources: Original (products.mhra.gov.uk)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eurax Cream used for?

Eurax Cream is used to relieve itching and irritation caused by various skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, insect bites, and sunburn.

How does Eurax Itch Relief Cream work?

Eurax Cream works by numbing the skin and reducing the urge to scratch, providing quick relief from itching and discomfort.

Can I use Eurax Cream on my face?

Yes, you can use Eurax Cream on your face, but it's best to consult with a healthcare professional first, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Is Eurax Cream safe for children?

Eurax Cream can be used in children over 3 years of age. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on usage for younger children.

How often can I apply Eurax Itch Relief Cream?

You can apply Eurax Cream up to 3-4 times a day. Be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging or as advised by your doctor.

What should I do if I forget to apply Eurax Cream?

If you forget to apply Eurax Cream, just apply it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.

Can I use other creams with Eurax Itch Relief?

It's best to avoid using other topical treatments on the same area unless directed by a healthcare professional, as this may increase irritation.

What are the side effects of using Eurax Cream?

Possible side effects may include mild stinging or burning sensation upon application. If you experience severe reactions like swelling or rash, seek medical attention immediately.

Can I use Eurax Cream during pregnancy?

While there is limited data on the safety of using Eurax during pregnancy, it's always best to consult with your healthcare provider before using any medication during this time.

Is it normal for Eurax Cream to leave a residue on my skin?

Yes, some users may find that Eurax Cream leaves a slight residue. Allow the cream to absorb fully into your skin before covering with clothing.

How long does it take for Eurax Itch Relief Cream to work?

Most users report relief from itching within minutes of applying Eurax Cream. However, individual results may vary depending on the condition treated.

Can I use Eurax Cream if I have sensitive skin?

Eurax Cream is generally safe for sensitive skin; however, we recommend doing a patch test first or consulting with a dermatologist before use.

What ingredients are in Eurax Itch Relief Cream?

Eurax Cream typically contains active ingredients such as Urea and Cetrimide which help soothe itchiness and hydrate the skin.

Should I wash my hands after applying Eurax Cream?

Yes, you should wash your hands after applying the cream unless you're treating an area of your hands and need to leave it on.

Can I use sunscreen over Eurax Itch Relief Cream?

Yes, you can apply sunscreen over Erasmus after it's fully absorbed into the skin. This helps protect against sun exposure while treating irritation.

How should I store Eurax Itch Relief Cream?

Store Eurax Itch Relief at room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

How long can I use Eurax Cream continuously?

You should not use Eurax for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor, especially if symptoms persist or worsen during treatment.

Does EURAX ITCH RELIEF CREAM expire? How can I tell if my cream is still good?

Yes, like all medications, EURAX ITCH RELIEF CREAM has an expiration date printed on the tube. Do not use it after this date.

Is there any lifestyle change that can help reduce itching aside from using EURAX cream?

Yes! Staying hydrated, wearing breathable fabrics, avoiding known irritants and allergens can help reduce itchiness alongside treatment with EURAX cream.