Fenistil gel 0.1%, 30 g, Gsk

Fenistil gel contains an active substance that belongs to a group of medicines 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 action of histamine, a substance released by the human body during an allergic reaction.

Because the gel penetrates the skin easily, itching and irritation are quickly relieved within 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 dimethindene maleate.
• The other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, carbomer (Carbopol 974 P), sodium hydroxide solution 30%, propylene glycol, purified water.

Method 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 dimethindene maleate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil gel.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure of heavily treated skin areas.
• Tell your doctor if you experience severe itching or extensive lesions appear.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil gel.
• In infants and young children, do not use on large areas of skin, especially on open wounds or skin inflammations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• 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 skin, especially when there are wounds or inflammations. Do not apply the gel to the nipples if you are breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines:

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

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