Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2020 Publisher: Aventis Pharma Limited, trading as Sanofi, 410 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom
Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream should not be used in eczematous conditions or on extensively broken skin surfaces, or if the skin is cut or grazed. Do not use on large areas of skin or on areas of sunburnt skin.
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Repeated application of Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream to the same area for longer than three days is not recommended and treatment should be discontinued immediately if skin sensitisation occurs.
No significant interactions described.
There is no evidence of the safety of mepyramine maleate in human pregnancy, but it has been widely used for many years without apparent ill consequence. Absorption of a significant amount after topical application is unlikely in the prescribed method of use, nevertheless, Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream should not be used during pregnancy or lactation, unless considered essential.
Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream has minor or moderate influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
May theoretically be extensively absorbed through the skin when applied over large areas and cause somnolence and mild disorientation.
Skin sensitisation has been reported on rare occasions.
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Not applicable.
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