Germolene Antiseptic Cream, 55g

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You should seek an alternative treatment if you’re sensitive to either of the two main ingredients (chlorhexidine digluconate and phenol).

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The cream contains chlorhexidine dihydrochloride which has a gentle antiseptic action to help prevent infection. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist There is no indication that using Germolene while pregnant or breastfeeding is unsafe, but it’s best to be cautious and speak to a pharmacist, doctor or nurse before proceeding. Can I use the product alongside other medicines? If you experience any of the above symptoms after using the treatment, you must stop using the product and seek medical help from a doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Germolene cream contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine, which can rarely induce allergic reactions. [7] Symptoms of a minor allergic reaction to Germolene cream include itching, redness ( erythema), dermatitis, eczema, rash, hives (urticaria), skin irritation, and blisters on the skin. [8]

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Germolene Ointment has protective, soothing, analgesic and anti-bacterial properties. Germolene Ointment is recommended for abrasions, cuts and scratches, minor burns and scalds, bites and stings, chapped skin and blisters on hands and feet. However, you still need to use Germolene Wound Care Cream carefully to get the best results from it. Germolene's active ingredients include phenol 1.2% (providing antiseptic, locally analgesic and antipruritic effects) and chlorhexidine digluconate 0.25%. The Germoloids line of Germolene products, intended for use on haemorrhoids, also includes zinc oxide, and the analgesic lidocaine hydrochloride. [6] Adverse effects [ edit ] Frequency not known: Allergic skin reactions such as dermatitis, pruritus, erythema, eczema, rash, urticaria, skin irritation, and blisters. Remember: if you have any doubts about using Germolene® Antiseptic Cream correctly, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

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You may use the cream if you are pregnant or breast-feeding but as with all medicines atthis time, you should discuss it with yourdoctor first Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Germolene Antiseptic Cream carefully to get the best results from it.The product should not be administered to anyone with a potential history of an allergic reaction to a chlorhexidine-containing compound (see sections 4.3 and 4.8). When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us. Chlorhexidine allergy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)". www.allergy.org.au . Retrieved 2023-07-31. The active ingredient phenol is highly toxic if swallowed by, or applied to the skin of, small animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits and mice.

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If you’re treating minor cuts and grazes, use your finger to gently apply the cream directly on the skin or on a dressing. If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to phenol or chlorhexidine digluconate orany of the other ingredients ofGermolene Antiseptic Cream (See section 6, Further information).This depends on the severity of the symptoms, but in the average case Germolene should produce significant symptom relief within a few days. If you don’t notice any improvement at all in that time, you should consider consulting a medical professional. Alternatives to Germolene As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the cream. Seek medical advice straight away if you experience any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body). These are signs of an allergic reaction which may be serious and require medical treatment. Rare but serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported with use of chlorhexidine containing antiseptic products. Germolene was invented by Sir William Henry Veno ( also invented Veno's cough cure ) who sold his company to the Beechams Company.