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Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream - 20g

 
Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream is a well tried antihistamine with over 50 years history of use. It inhibits histamine release – a main cause of pain and inflammation from a bite or sting.
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  • Suitable from 2 years
  • Relief from Insect bites
  • Pharmacy Product
  • Contains Mepyramine

Anthisan Bite and Sting cream contains the medication Mepyramine Maleate 2% which provides relief from insect bites, stings and stinging nettle rash. 


It works effectively by blocking histamine binding to the local cells which would otherwise cause the localised reaction of redness, itching and hives. 

Do not apply the cream on eczema, larger areas of skin, cut, grazed, badly broken or sunburnt skin

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist

How to use

Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream should be applied directly to the site of the insect bite, insect sting or stinging nettle rash.

For best results, use as soon as possible after the bite or sting.

In adults and children of 2 years and above apply two to three times a day for up to three days.

Side effects and Cautions

If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor or pharmacist

For the best results use as soon as possible after the bite or sting

Do not apply the cream on eczema, larger areas of skin, cut, grazed, badly broken or sunburnt skin

Repeated use of the cream for periods longer than a few days is not recommended

If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Hazards and Cautions

Before using this product:

Do not use:

  • on eczema or extensively broken skin
  • if the skin is cut or grazed
  • on areas of sunburnt skin
  • on large areas of skin

For external use only

STOP using if you notice signs of skin sensitivity. These include skin redness, swelling, and itching, pain or burning sensation.

If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Mepyramine maleate 20mg

Other ingredients: Ceto-stearyl alcohol, Polyethene glycol 600 monostearate, Castor oil, Methyl hydroxybenzoatem Foin coupe (fragrance), Silicon antifoam, Purified Water