Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream Relief from insect bites, stings & stinging nettle rash, 20 g ( Pack of 1)

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If you’re pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to conceive in the near future, consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this product. Many people don't realise it, but all ladybirds can bite. A bite from a ladybird may be painful, but usually won't cause any further problems. Topical corticosteroids may be hazardous in psoriasis for a number of reasons including rebound relapses following development tolerance, the risk of generalised pustular psoriasis and local and systemic toxicity due to impaired barrier function of the skin; careful patient supervision is important. Topical corticosteroids are not generally indicated in psoriasis excluding widespread plaque psoriasis provided that warnings are given.

Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating). Insect bites & stings are common & usually nothing to worry about. Read our top tips for treating them at home & find out when to seek medical help Anthisan bite and sting cream is used for relieving the skin redness, swelling, itching and pain associated with insect bites or stings and nettle rash.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. As with all corticosteroids, application to the face may damage the skin and should be avoided. Caution should be taken to keep away from the eyes.

In infants and children particularly, care should be taken that the lowest strength of hydrocortisone cream that is clinically effective is used. The 2.5% strength is normally only necessary in the more severe cases and is better avoided in infants. Epidermal thinning, telangiectasia and striae may occur in areas of high absorption such as skin folds, the face and where occlusive dressings are used. Local atrophic changes may occur in intertriginous areas or in nappy areas in young children where moist conditions favour hydrocortisone absorption.Note that if bitten by a horsefly, you're more susceptible to infection than with other bites. This is because horsefly bites cut open your skin, rather than piercing it, meaning bites are larger and slower to heal. To help prevent bites, ensure your skin stays covered if you spend time around horses. If you experience breathlessness, swelling of the mouth, dizziness, or a racing heart, call 999 for an ambulance immediately There is no good evidence that topical corticosteroids are efficacious against immediate (Type 1) allergic skin reactions or short-lived weal and flare reactions from other causes. To help relieve itching, you can consider over the counter treatments, such as antihistamine tablets, hydrocortisone cream or crotamiton cream. Speak to your pharmacist for advice If you would like to speak in private, most of our stores have a private consultation room where you can speak to a member of our pharmacy team discreetly.

Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic that soothes pain and itching really fast. It’s gentle enough to use on all kinds of itchy skin rash, but as with most active ingredients you’ll want to avoid getting benzocaine on skin that you’ve damaged by scratching.

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For adults, the elderly, and children over two years of age, the cream should be applied 2 to 3 times a day for up to 3 days. If your symptoms have not improved after 3 days (or if you feel worse) you should talk to a doctor or a pharmacist. When should I not use Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream? Mepyramine maleate is a topical antihistamine that fights your body’s itchy reaction to allergens such as bug bites and certain plants. It appears in numerous itch-killing creams, sometimes alongside an anaesthetic.