Fenistil gel 0.1%, 30 g, Gsk

Fenistil gel 0.1%, 30 g, Gsk

Fenistil gel contains an active substance that belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines.

Fenistil gel is used to relieve itching associated with skin rashes, hives, insect bites, sunburn and superficial burns.

Fenistil gel stops itching by blocking the mode of action of histamine, a substance released by the human body during an allergic reaction.

As the gel easily penetrates the skin, itching and irritations are soothed quickly, in a few minutes.

Fenistil Gel also has a local anesthetic effect.

Composition:

• The active substance is dimethindene maleate
• One gram of Fenistil gel contains 1 mg of dimetinden maleate
• The other components are: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, carbomer (Carbopol 974 P), sodium hydroxide solution 30%, propylene glycol, purified water.

Mode of administration:

• Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure
• Fenistil gel is administered locally 2-4 times a day, on the affected skin surface.

Contraindications:

Do not use Fenistil Gel if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dimetinden maleate or any of the other components of this medicine.

Precautions:

• Before using Fenistil gel, consult your doctor or pharmacist
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure of intensively treated skin surfaces
• Tell your doctor if you experience severe itching or extensive lesions
• If you have additional questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil gel
• In infants and young children, do not use on large areas of the skin, especially on open wounds or skin inflammations.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
• During pregnancy or breastfeeding, do not use Fenistil gel on large areas of the skin, and especially when you have wounds or inflammation. Do not apply the gel to the nipples if you are breastfeeding.

Driving vehicles and using machines:

• Applying Fenistil gel to the skin does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and use machines.

Presentation: 30 g