Anthisan Cream For Insect Bites & Stings – 25g

Anthisan Cream For Insect Bites and Stings is designed to alleviate pain, itching, and inflammation resulting from insect bites, stings, and nettle rash. It contains mepyramine maleate, an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine produced during allergic reactions.

What is Anthisan Cream For Insect Bites & Stings? Anthisan Cream is a topical treatment for reducing pain, itching, and inflammation caused by insect bites, stings, and nettle rash. It contains the antihistamine mepyramine maleate.

Can an insect sting or bite cause an allergic reaction? Yes, although not common. Reactions typically include pain, redness, and swelling. Severe allergic reactions may include difficulty breathing, throat tightness, or fainting, requiring immediate medical attention.

Who is this cream suitable for? Suitable for adults and children aged 2 and over. Not for use on eczema-affected skin, cuts, grazes, sun-damaged skin, or large skin areas. Consult a doctor if using other medications.

Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use this cream? Consult a medical professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are there any side effects? Possible side effects include rash, difficulty swallowing, facial swelling, and worsening symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention if severe reactions occur. Report side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Not suitable for: Children under 2, use on eczema, cuts, grazes, sun-damaged skin, or large skin areas.

Possible side effects: Rash, difficulty swallowing, swelling of face, lips, throat, tongue.

Action: Discontinue use and seek medical advice if severe reactions occur.

Consult your doctor or our pharmacist if you have any underlying medical problems or are taking other medicines.

If symptoms worsen or persist, seek medical advice.

Store out of sight and reach of children.

Read the information leaflet carefully before use.

Apply the cream to the affected area as soon as possible after the bite or sting.

Use 2-3 times a day for up to 3 days.

Do not exceed the recommended usage duration.

Active Ingredient: Mepyramine maleate 2% w/w

Other Ingredients: Ceto-stearyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 600 monostearate, castor oil, methylhydroxybenzoate, foin coupe, silicone antifoam, purified water.