Patient leaflet - Vesagex Antiseptic cream
1. WHAT VESAGEX ANTISEPTIC CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Vesagex Antiseptic Cream is an antiseptic cream used to treat
- Cuts and abrasions
- Minor skin disorders
- Dry and cracked skin
- Minor burns
- Nappy rash
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE VESAGEX ANTISEPTIC CREAM
Do not use Vesagex Antiseptic Cream
- If you are allergic to cetrimide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- For external application to the skin. Do not use in any body orifice (e.g. mouth, ears, nostrils)
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Vesagex Antiseptic Cream contains chlorocresol and cetostearyl alcohol Chlorocresol may cause allergic reactions, which may show as a skin rash, redness or itching. Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). See Section 4.
3. HOW TO USE VESAGEX ANTISEPTIC CREAM
Always use Vesagex Antiseptic Cream exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. For external use only.
Vesagex Antiseptic Cream can be used for all ages if children and adults, including babies. Apply liberally as required in all the indications below:
- Cuts and abrasions (damage to the skin such as grazes)
- Minor skin disorders
- Dry and cracked skin
- Minor burns
- Nappy rash
First aid: gently wash and dry the affected area, then apply the cream to soothe and help prevent infection.
Nappy rash: when changing the nappy, gently wash and dry the baby’s skin and then apply the cream.
If you use more Vesagex Antiseptic Cream than you should
If you accidentally ingest the cream please contact your doctor or local hospital emergency department. Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Excessive dryness of the skin may occur in patients who become allergic (hypersensitive) to cetrimide. Hypersensitivity may occur, presenting as localised inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis). See section 2.
If you notice these or any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
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
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE VESAGEX ANTISEPTIC CREAM
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use Vesagex Antiseptic Cream after the expiry date which is stated on the label.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Vesagex Antiseptic Cream contains
- The active substance is Cetrimide 1% w/v
- The other ingredients are Chlorocresol, Liquid paraffin, Cetostearyl alcohol, Glycerol, Verbena oil, Purified water.
What Vesagex Antiseptic Cream looks like and contents of the pack
Vesagex Antiseptic Cream is a white, opaque cream.
White plastic tubs: Pack size 500g.
Aluminium tubes: Pack size 15g, 30g and 60g.
Marketing Authorisation Holder.
Crescent Pharma Limited, Key House, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 8SR, UK
Manufacturer
Co-pharma
Unit 4 Metro Centre,
Tolpits Lane, Watford,
Hertfordshire, WD18 9SS.