What are Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops

Formulated with 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid and has four times more viscous than Hycosan allows a subsequent increase in the duration of action, makes Hycosan Extra ideal for more severe cases of Dry Eye.

Using an innovative bottle design, Hycosan Extra can be dispensed in equal doses each time.

How to use Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops

• Tilt your head back and gently pull on your bottom eyelid to create a small pocket.
• Hold the dispenser tip above the eye, without allowing it to make contact
• Press the dispenser bottom to drop the solution into the pocket
• Blink a couple of times to ensure the solution is spread across the eye.

What do Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops contain

Sodium Hyaluronate 2mg/ml

What is Eumovate Eczema and Dermatitis Cream 0.05%?

Eumovate is used for the short-term treatment and control of patches of red, itchy skin caused by eczema and dermatitis. The cream stops the skin’s over-reaction to the triggers that cause skin flare-ups, such as eczema or dermatitis. The active ingredient is clobetasone butyrate, a topical corticosteroid to control skin inflammation. The cream base also has moisturising properties.

When can I use Eumovate Cream?

Eumovate cream contains a steroid that reduces inflammation and flare-ups of psoriasis or eczema, often associated with swelling, itching, redness and irritation.

What is eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis?

Eczema is a dry skin condition which makes skin feel itchy, dry and irritated. Dermatitis is a sort of inflammation triggered when the skin comes in contact with something irritable, like harsh additives or disinfectants. Psoriasis is characterised by flaky, red skin patches covered in silver scales, which may be sore and itchy. Flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis may involve:

• Dry skin
• Redness
• Itching
• Blisters
• Cracked skin
• Inflammation

Managing eczema and dermatitis

Skin specialist advice - Skin specialists often advise people with eczema or dermatitis to use emollient (moisturising) skin products, including creams and bath oils, to keep moisture in the skin. This can make your skin more resistant to flare-ups. Avoid using soap and heavily scented products.

If a rash comes back - Sometimes people with dermatitis find their rash soon comes back after treatment or never disappears completely. This is often because they are still in contact with their trigger, i.e. what causes the reaction.

Common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• Jewellery, including earrings or studs (especially gold-plated earrings)
• Coins
• Watch buckles, metal straps or the metal back of a watch
• Metal studs or fastenings on jeans, bras or underwear.

All of these have a metal in them called nickel, which is a very common trigger. If you react badly to nickel, all of the triggers in the list could be a problem. So, if you’ve reacted badly to one of the common triggers, you’ll need to watch out for the other common triggers. 

 Other common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• In the home: such as plasters, furniture polish, varnishes, rubber gloves or elastic in clothes
• In substances you use at work, such as glues, oils, lubricants or cement
• In the garden: certain plants and weeds, gardening gloves.

How to use Eumovate Cream

• Adults and children 12 years and over: Use the cream once or twice daily for up to 7 days.
• Wash and dry your hands.
• Squeeze out the correct amount of cream onto your index finger.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Gently rub cream into the skin you are treating once or twice a day.
• Wash your hands again (unless it is your hands you are treating).

How much Eumovate Cream to use

• Squeeze out the cream along the top of your index finger
• Squeeze the cream halfway to your fingertip from the crease in your finger. This will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Use the fingertip unit as a guide. For smaller areas, use a smaller amount. This cream is not meant to treat large areas.
• If you use too much of the cream by mistake, don’t worry – but try to keep to the fingertip unit.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.

Important information about Eumovate

Eumovate contains a moderate steroid and should only be used for short-term use (maximum one week). Thin layers of Eumovate must be applied, as steroids thin the skin. Eumovate cannot be applied to infected, oozing skin or open wounds. If the condition does not improve or worsens after using Eumovate, then treatment should be discontinued, and you should consult your doctor. Eumovate must not be applied to the genital or facial regions.

What are Paramol Tablets?

Paramol tablets contain the active ingredients paracetamol and di-hydrocodeine. They are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

Paramol Tablets are used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin alone such as headache, migraine, period pain, toothache and other dental pain, backache, muscular and joint aches and pains and neuralgia.

How to take Paramol Tablets

Paramol Tablets should be taken during or after meals.

Adults and adolescents 16 years old and over: 

• Take one or two tablets every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hour period.

Adolescents 12–15 years old: 

• Take one tablet every four to six hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hour period.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What do Paramol Tablets contain?

Paramol Tablets contain 500mg of the active ingredient paracetamol and 7.46mg of the active ingredient di-hydrocodeine tartrate. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature). Di-hydrocodeine tartrate is also a powerful analgesic. They also contain magnesium stearate, maize starch, povidone, hypromellose, titanium dioxide and macrogol 400.

What are Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets

For the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone such as migraine attacks, including the symptoms of migraine headache, nausea and vomiting.

MIGRALEVE Pink tablets contain paracetamol and codeine which eases pain and buclizine which helps relieve nausea and vomiting. The Pink tablets, therefore, treat all the symptoms of migraine. If taken at the first sign of a migraine, MIGRALEVE Pink tablets can prevent an attack from developing.

How to take Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets

• For oral use only. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
• Do not take less than four hours after taking other painkillers.
• Always start with MIGRALEVE Pink tablets.
• Do not take more than the stated dose shown below.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Children under 12 years: 

• Do not give to children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

Children 12 – 15 years: 

• Swallow 1 MIGRALEVE Pink tablet at the first sign of a migraine attack.
• Do not take more than 1 pink tablet in a 24 hour period.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop use and talk to your doctor.

Adults and Children 16 years and over:

• Swallow 2 MIGRALEVE Pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine attack.
• Do not take more than 2 pink tablets in a 24 hour period.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop use and talk to your doctor.

What do Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets contain

The active ingredients in each MIGRALEVE Pink tablet are: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg, Codeine phosphate 8 mg and Buclizine hydrochloride 6.25 mg.

Other ingredients are magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, E127 (erythrosine), aluminium oxide and E171 (titanium dioxide).

What are Imodium Instant Tablets?

Imodium Instant Melts are used to treat two types of diarrhoea.

The two types have different age limits. 

Short-term diarrhoea:

• For adults and children aged 12 and over.
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• If your attack lasts longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

IBS diarrhoea:

• For adults and young people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• To treat attacks that last up to 48 hours.
• You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but if an attack lasts continuously for longer than 48 hours, talk to your doctor.

The tablets contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

How to take Imodium Instant Tablets

• Peel back the lid and tip the tablet out. Do not push the tablets through the lid.
• Place the correct number of tablets on the tongue. The tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth, so you don’t need water to swallow them. Do not chew. For oral use only.
• Do not use more than the dose shown in the tables.
• The tablets are not for long-term treatment.
  

Short-term diarrhoea:

Adults and children aged 12 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement.

Do not take for attacks lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

IBS diarrhoea

Adults aged 18 and over

• Take two tablets to start treatment.
• Take one tablet after each loose bowel movement (or as advised by your doctor).

You can use this medicine for up to 2 weeks for repeated attacks, but do not take for any one attack lasting longer than 48 hours.

Do not take more than six tablets in a 24-hour period.

Replace lost fluid by drinking more liquid than usual.

What do Imodium Instant Tablets contain

The active ingredient in Imodium Instants is: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg per tablet.

What is Blistex Intensive Moisturiser Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm SPF10

Blistex Intensive Moisturiser is infused with a blend of rich moisturisers like Shea Butter to condition, Camphor to soothe and Allantoin to smooth. It moisturises deep down to intensely rehydrate your lips.

How to use Blistex Intensive Moisturiser Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm SPF10

Gently massage all over your lips every day. Re-apply as often as you like, especially if you’re out and about in dry, cold or sunny weather.

What does Blistex Intensive Moisturiser Hydrating and Nourishing Lip Balm SPF10 contain

Aqua, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cera Alba, Petrolatum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alcohol Denat., Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Behenate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Allantoin, Aroma, Camphor, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ammonium Hydroxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C15-23 Alkane, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Lanolin Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitan Olivate, Thymol

What are Benylin Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Tablets

Benylin Day and Night Tablets are used for the relief of cold and flu symptoms.

The white daytime tablets contain paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic which helps to relieve pain and fever and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, a decongestant which unblocks stuffy noses.

The blue nighttime tablets contain paracetamol and diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine which helps clear catarrh and so aids sleep.

This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over.

How to take Benylin Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Tablets

• For oral use only.
• Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
• Take with a glass of water.

Children under 12 years old:  Do not give to children under 12 years old.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Day time 1 white tablet every 4-6 hours, up to 3 times a day (one tablet in the morning at mid-day and in the afternoon).
• Night time 1 blue tablet to be taken at night.

• Do not take more than 3 white tablets a day.
• Take only 1 tablet at a time and only at the times of day described in the table.
• Do not take nighttime tablets during the day.
• If symptoms persist or worsen, stop use and talk to your doctor.

What do Benylin Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Tablets contain

The active ingredients in Benylin Day and Night tablets are:

• Day Tablets: 500 mg Paracetamol and 60 mg Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
• Night Tablets: 500 mg Paracetamol and 25 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

What are Imodium Capsules?

Imodium Classic Capsules is a treatment that can help ease two distinct kinds of diarrhoea. If you are suffering from brief-term diarrhoea or diarrhoea brought on by IBS, this medication can help reduce your symptoms and lessen the number of times you will need to visit the bathroom.

The capsules contain loperamide hydrochloride, a substance that helps reduce diarrhoea by slowing down an overactive bowel. This allows water and salts that are usually lost in diarrhoea to be absorbed by the body.

What causes diarrhoea?

The most frequent causes of short term diarrhoea are gut bugs and food poisoning, each of which will usually clear themselves up in seven days. But, you might even experience diarrhoea in case you've got long-term conditions such as food allergies or intolerance, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or coeliac disease.

How can Loperamide 2mg cure my diarrhoea?

The 2mg of Loperamide in each Imodium Classic Capsule helps you to deal with diarrhoea by slowing your overactive gut. This lowers the number of times you'll have to visit the bathroom and provides your body with the opportunity to consume the water and additives which are typically lost when you have diarrhoea.

How to take Imodium Capsules

To begin your therapy, consume two Imodium Capsules with a drink of water, then take another capsule after each loose bowel movement. Don't take more than six capsules in any 24 hours. Don't forget to drink more fluids than usual to replace the fluid that your body loses when you've got diarrhoea.

How long to take Loperamide 2mg for?

If you're treating short term diarrhoea, then you shouldn't take Imodium Loperamide Capsules for over two days. If your diarrhoea lasts more than this, cease use and talk to your physician. If you're treating diarrhoea brought on by IBS, then you can take this medication for as much as two weeks at a time to deal with repeated attacks. But, you shouldn't take this product to take care of any attack that lasts more than two days. Speak with your health care provider if your diarrhoea lasts for over 48 hours or if your symptoms haven't improved after two weeks.

What is Galpharm Cold Sore Cream

Cold Sore Cream is a smooth off-white cream for application to the lips and face. It contains aciclovir which belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.

This cream is used for the treatment of cold sores (Herpes simplex virus infections); it slows the growth of the virus and speeds the healing of cold sore blisters.

How to use Galpharm Cold Sore Cream

It is best to apply the product as soon as possible after the start of the infection.

For application to the surface of the skin only:

• Wash your hands thoroughly before use.
• Apply a thin layer of the cream to the infected area and the skin immediately next to it, 5 times a day at intervals of about 4 hours. Take care not to rub the infected skin any more than you need to.
• Wash your hands again, to avoid spreading the infection.
• Use the cream for up to 5 days. If the infection has not healed after this time, you can continue to use it for a further 5 days

What does Galpharm Cold Sore Cream contain

The active substance is aciclovir and the cream contains 50 mg in every 1 g (5%).

The other ingredients are stearoyl macrogolglycerides, dimeticone, cetyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, propylene glycol and purified water (see end of Section 2 for further information).

What is Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream has been mum’s simple, effective ally for over 85 years and is excellent for soothing sore skin and treating nappy rash and has been proven to reduce nappy rash rapidly. Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream is versatile enough to be used by the whole family for all of life’s little dramas and can help with so much more than just treating babies’ bottoms!

How to use Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream 

Step 1: Ensuring your hands are clean and dry, place a small amount of Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream on the tip of your finger

Step 2: Gently massage the cream into the affected area using light, circular movements

Step 3: Try to create a thin, translucent film on the skin. If the white cream is still visible, then you may have used too much (this is ok, remember to use a little less next time)

What does Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream contain

The Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream formula has remained unchanged since 1931. A unique blend of ingredients gives Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream its soothing and healing properties. The key ingredients in Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream are:

• Zinc oxide, which helps to reduce the loss of fluid from the skin
• Anhydrous hypoallergenic lanolin, an emollient which soothes and softens skin
• Benzyl alcohol, which has local anaesthetic and antiseptic properties that help to reduce discomfort

What is Savlon Burns And Scalds Cream

Savlon Burns & Scalds is a cream which contains chlorhexidine gluconate, an antibacterial agent. It can treat minor burns, scalds, abrasions, scratches, sunburn blisters, or infected cracked skin.

How to use Savlon Burns And Scalds Cream

• Apply it to the skin as needed.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use in body cavities (e.g. mouth, vagina, inner ear).

Adults, older people and children:

For general use

• Apply freely and smooth gently into the affected skin.

For cuts, abrasions or burns

• Spread freely and, if necessary, cover with a dressing.
  

What does Savlon Burns And Scalds Cream contain

The active ingredient is chlorhexidine gluconate 20% solution 1.25% v/w.

The other ingredients are arlatone, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, dimethicone 20, glycerol, quinoline yellow lake (E104) and purified water. 

What is Sudocrem My Little Sudocrem

My Little Sudocrem is the new addition to the “Sudocrem family”. The handy size pot makes it ideal for various uses and is easy to carry around wherever you go.

It helps to soothe dry patches & calm redness whilst keeping the skin supple. Its clinically-proven formulation soothes & protects delicate skin, forming a barrier which protects against irritants, allowing the skin to maintain its natural and healthy condition.

Anyone from parents can use the multi-purpose & highly portable 22g pot to teenagers, runners to cyclists, mountaineers to urban explorers and everyone in between.

How to use Sudocrem My Little Sudocrem

My Little Sudocrem’s gentle formula can be used as often as you need. Apply the cream on problematic skin areas & massage using small circular movements to create a thin, translucent, protective layer.

Wash and dry the skin before applying the cream directly to the affected areas with clean, dry hands for the best results.

What does Sudocrem My Little Sudocrem contain

Aqua, Paraffin Liquidium, Zinc Oxide, Paraffin, Lanolin (Hypoallergenic), Ozokerite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Benzyl Benzoate, Synthetic Beeswax, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Parfum, Linayl Acetate, BHA, Citric Acid, BHT.

What are Piriton Allergy Tablets?

Piriton Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies.

The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by:

• hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
• nettle rash and hives
• skin allergies and dermatitis
• prickly heat and heat rash
• reactions to food, food additives or medicines
• insect bites and stings
• the itchy rash of chickenpox.

How to take Piriton Allergy Tablets

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years:

• Give ½ tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

What do Piriton Allergy Tablets contain?

Active ingredient Each tablet contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 4 mg.

What are Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules

Benadryl Allergy Relief is a medicine that is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as pet or dust allergies. The capsules contain acrivastine which is an antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.

It can also be used to treat the symptoms of urticaria, also known as hives, where the skin looks blotchy with white raised wheals (bumps) surrounded by redness. This medicine is for use in adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over.

Common Allergy Symptoms

Itchy Eyes - Allergy eyes are one of the most uncomfortable symptoms of hay fever. They’ll often feel irritated, sore or swollen, and can be an annoying distraction throughout the day. Pollen is a fine powder that can easily get into the eyes. Your body’s natural defence is to create histamine, but although this is meant to help, it’s what actually causes that itchy feeling!

Itchy Runny Nose - When you have allergies, your body reacts to things that aren't really harmful, like pollen, dust mites, mould, or pet dander. It releases histamine, a chemical that causes swelling and inflammation. The blood vessels in your eyes swell and your eyes get red, teary, and itchy.

Sneezing - Unlike the type of sneezing associated with a cold, allergy sneezing happens when airborne pollen finds its way into your nasal cavities and your body tries to force it out. It’s one of the most common rhinitis symptoms, so if you know you’re prone to it, we recommend always having some tissues handy

Common Sinus Congestion Symptoms

Sinus Pain - If you have sinus pain, it may feel like there’s pressure against your eyes, cheeks and forehead. This often worsens when you bend over or lie down. It usually goes hand-in-hand with other common sinus congestion symptoms, such as a blocked nose, tiredness, or even an achy feeling in your upper teeth.

Blocked Nose - A blocked nose is one of the most common symptoms of a cold — and also one of the most annoying! Your nose may also be runny, and you might find it hard to talk or breathe normally. It’s often believed a blocked nose is caused by the build-up of mucus, but that blocked feeling is actually down to inflamed blood vessels in the nose cavity.

Headache - If you have a headache and feel generally unwell, chances are you have a head cold. It’s just like a common cold, but the symptoms are mostly felt around your face and sinuses. Remember, there are many other headache causes, so if it persists, you should always go and see a doctor.

How to take Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules

Adults and Children 12 – 65 years old: 1 capsule up to 3 times a day

• Do not take more than 3 doses in 24 hours.
• If symptoms persist or worsen talk to your doctor.
  

What do Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules contain

The active ingredients in Benadryl Allergy Relief are 8 mg Acrivastine in each capsule.

Other ingredients are: Lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (E171) and purified water

What are Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets

Allevia contains fexofenadine hydrochloride, which is a non-drowsy antihistamine.

Allevia is used in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, runny or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eyes.

How to take Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets

For adults and children aged 12 years and over: The recommended dose is one tablet (120 mg) daily. Take the tablet with water before a meal.

This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours.

Allevia is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

What do Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets contain

The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride.

What is Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit provides natural relief from the symptoms of allergy and various nasal conditions. No burning & No stinging.

Uses for NeilMed Sinus Rinse:

• Hayfever, Nasal Allergies and Sinus Pressure.
• Catarrh, Post Nasal Drip and Nasal Congestion.
• Nasal Irritation from animal dander, pollen, dust mites, house dust, occupational dust, fumes and smoke.

Key Benefits of Sinus Rinse:

The easy-squeeze bottle provides a smooth flow of solution that thoroughly cleans the nasal passages, beyond what can be achieved by saline nasal sprays.

The patented mixture sachets contain ingredients with the precise concentration that makes a soothing, therapeutic nasal rinse solution, eliminating all guesswork when making homemade solutions.

For maximum relief rinse twice a day.

What does Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit contain

The kit consists of:

• 1 x custom-designed cap
• 1 x rinse bottle 240ml
• 1 x tube
• 60 x mixture formula sachets
• Directions for use and detailed information leaflet.

Ingredients of Sachets: USP Grade (99.9% Pure) Sodium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate mixture

What is HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream?

HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is a steroid cream used for inflammations of mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis and reactions to insect bites, nickel and plants. HC45 cream is used to reduce irritation, itching and redness. This cream can only be used for adults and children over the age of 10.

What is eczema and dermatitis?

Eczema is a dry skin condition which makes skin feel itchy, dry and irritated. Dermatitis is an inflammation triggered when the skin comes into contact with something irritable, like harsh additives and disinfectants.

How does HC45 Cream work to treat skin inflammation and redness?

HC45 cream includes 1% w/w hydrocortisone, which decreases the release of inflammatory substances within the bloodstream, thereby reducing swelling, itching and redness.

How to use HC45 Cream

Use sparingly on small skin areas, once or twice a day, for a maximum of 7 days.

If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

Important Information about HC45 Cream

HC45 cream contains a steroid cream and should only be used for short-term use (maximum one week). Thin layers of HC45 cream must be applied only to the affected area, as steroids thin the skin. HC45 cream cannot be applied to infected, oozing skin or open wounds. If the condition does not improve or worsens after using HC45 cream, treatment should be discontinued, and you should consult your doctor. HC45 cream must not be applied to the genital or facial regions.

What is Clarinaze Allergy Control Nasal Spray 0.05%

Clarinaze Allergy Control nasal spray contains mometasone furoate, one of a group of medicines callec corticosteroids. When mometasone furoate is sprayed into the nose, it can help to relieve inflammation (swelling and irritation of the nose), sneezing, itching and a blocked up or runny nose.

Clarinaze Allergy Control is used to treat the symptoms of hayfever (also called seasonal allergic rhinitis) and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults aged 18 years and older.

Clarinaze Allergy Control 0.05% nasal spray relieves the nasal symptoms associated with hayfever and other allergies (such as pet, mould and dust).

How to use Clarinaze Allergy Control Nasal Spray 0.05% 

• Use only in the nose.
• Shake gently before use.
• Prime by pumping 10 times before initial use or 2 times if unused for 14 days or more, until a fine mist is produced.

For adults aged 18 and over:

• 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.
• Do not use more than 4 sprays a day.
• Once your symptoms improve, try reducing to 1 spray in each nostril once a day; this may be sufficient to maintain relief.

What does Clarinaze Allergy Control Nasal Spray 0.05% contain

Active Ingredient: Each spray delivers 50 micrograms of mometasone furoates.

Also contains dispersible cellulose, glycerol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, purified water.

What are NeilMed Sinus Rinse Refill Sachets

Sinus Rinse is a natural soothing saline nasal wash. A large volume low positive pressure nasal wash is the most effective way to irrigate the nose based on current medical studies. Nasal Irrigation is an excellent way to clean mucus from the nose making medication more effective. They also clean allergens, irritants, bacteria and viruses from the nose reducing the frequency of infection.

• Preservative-free
• Drug-free
• Isotonic or Hypertonic
• pH neutral
• No burning

What do NeilMed Sinus Rinse Refill Sachets contain

Sodium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate Mixture.

What are Hylo-Dual Relief From Allergy Symptoms Eye Drops

• A thin oil layer protects your tears to help reduce evaporation and prevent tears from running down your face.
• Several systems produce tears, and if any part of these systems breaks down, it can result in reduced quality or quantity of tears.
• Tear replacement with eye drops is traditionally considered a mainstay of Dry Eye management.
• HYLO-Dual® contains a naturally occurring substance called Sodium Hyaluronate, which replenishes the tear film, and Ectoin, which helps stabilise the tear film.
• A stabilised tear film with a healthy oil layer offers protection from allergens and tear evaporation.

Recommended for relief from Lipid deficient dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

• Preservative-free lubricating eye drop
• Suitable for Eye allergy symptoms (burning and itching red eyes)
• Contains Ectoin to help stabilise the tear film for ideally suited to those with diagnosed Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or Lipid deficient dry eye
• 6 months sterility
• Contains 0.05% sodium hyaluronate and 2% Ectoin.
• Contact lens compatible
• Each bottle contains 10ml of solution.

How to use Hylo-Dual Relief From Allergy Symptoms Eye Drops

Remove the cap before use. Before first use only, invert the bottle and pump the base until the first drop appears. The system is now ready for use. Place two fingers on the base of the bottle and your thumb on the shoulder, Pull down your lower eyelid. Tilt your head back and press on the base to release one drop.

What do Hylo-Dual Relief From Allergy Symptoms Eye Drops contain

Sodium hyaluronate 0.05% & Ectoin 2.00%

What is Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit provides natural relief from the symptoms of allergy and various nasal conditions. No burning & No stinging.

Uses for NeilMed Sinus Rinse:

• Hayfever, Nasal Allergies and Sinus Pressure.
• Catarrh, Post Nasal Drip and Nasal Congestion.
• Nasal Irritation from animal dander, pollen, dust mites, house dust, occupational dust, fumes and smoke.

Key Benefits of Sinus Rinse:

The easy-squeeze bottle provides a smooth flow of solution that thoroughly cleans the nasal passages, beyond what can be achieved by saline nasal sprays.

The patented mixture sachets contain ingredients with the precise concentration that makes a soothing, therapeutic nasal rinse solution, eliminating all guesswork when making homemade solutions.

For maximum relief rinse twice a day.

What does Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit contain

The kit consists of:

• 1 x custom-designed cap
• 1 x rinse bottle 240ml
• 1 x tube
• 10 x mixture formula sachets
• Directions for use and detailed information leaflet.

Ingredients of Sachets: USP Grade (99.9% Pure) Sodium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate mixture

What Is Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief

Piriteze Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever (itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose) and other allergies, e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies. They can also relieve the rashes and itching of chronic urticaria (hives).

The active ingredient is cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that can help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.

How To Use Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Swallow one tablet once a day.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Swallow half a tablet twice daily.

Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

If you have kidney problems, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking these tablets, as a lower dose may be required.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Do not give to children under 6 years.

If you take too many tablets

Contact your doctor or casualty department.

Do not drive if you have taken too many tablets.

If you forget to take the tablets

Take one as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together.

What Does Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief Contain

Each tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg.

Other ingredients Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E 464), macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171) and polydextrose.

What is Benadryl Benacort 64 Micrograms Nasal Spray

This nasal spray contains a medicine called budesonide. This belongs to a group of steroid medicines called ‘corticosteroids’.

• Corticosteroids help to reduce inflammation.
• This nasal spray is used to treat adults with inflammation in the nose caused by an allergy to pollen (hayfever). Symptoms may include sneezing and/or a runny, itchy or blocked nose.
• Regular use of this nasal spray can reduce inflammation in the nose and help relieve these symptoms.

If your allergy is also causing eye problems, you may need to take another medicine as well.

How to use Benacort 64 Micrograms Nasal Spray

The recommended starting dose is two sprays into each nostril in the morning. Once your symptoms improve, you may be able to reduce this to one spray in each nostril in the morning. However, if your symptoms return, you can go back to the original starting dose.

• Do not use more than 4 sprays in a day.
• Only use in the nose.
• Do not swallow.

Use this nasal spray regularly. Keep using it until you are no longer exposed to whatever is causing your allergy.

• You may not feel the medicine working for the first few days. It takes a few days to feel the full protective effect of this nasal spray,
• Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you do not feel better, or if you feel worse after 7 days.
• Do not use this nasal spray continuously for longer than 1 month, unless your doctor tells you to.

Use in children: Benacort® Hayfever Relief should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years.

What does Benacort 64 Micrograms Nasal Spray contain

The active ingredient is budesonide. This nasal spray contains 64 micrograms of budesonide in each spray.

The other ingredients are disodium edetate, potassium sorbate (E202), glucose (anhydrous), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose sodium (E466), polysorbate 80 (E433), hydrochloric acid and purified water.

Each bottle of this nasal spray contains 120 sprays.

What are Catacrom Eye Drops 

Catacrom Eye Drops are for the relief and treatment of allergic red, watery, itchy and puffy eyes caused by hayfever, house mites, and other causes of allergy such as pet hairs. Eye allergy can happen when sensitive eyes are exposed to these causes of allergy.

Catacrom Eye Drops is a medicine that affects cells called mast cells. It prevents them from releasing chemical substances that cause redness, watering, itching, and puffiness of allergic reactions.

These eye drops can be used by wearers of rigid or gas permeable contact lenses and can be used by people who are sensitive to preservatives in other kinds of eye drops.

How to use Catacrom Eye Drops

Catacrom Eye Drops are for use in the eye only.

Usual Dose

Catacrom Eye Drops are suitable for use in adults, the elderly and children.

The drops are in single-dose units. Put one or two drops into each eye four times a day, or as directed by your doctor. Avoid touching the eye with the dropper.

Read the instructions on the carton carefully. Wash your hands before and after you use these eye drops.

Steps for Using Catacrom Eye Drops

• Break off one unit dose container from the strip.
• Open the unit dose container by bending/twisting the tab (Figure 1).
• Tilt your head backwards.
• Gently pull down the lower lid to form a pouch (Figure 2).
• With the unit dose in the other hand, put one drop inside the pouch by gently squeezing the container. Try not to touch anything with the tip (Figure 3).
• Close the eye for about 30 seconds and at the same time gently press a finger against the corner of the closed eye, nearest the nose. (Figure 4).
• Some drops may roll down your face. This is normal. The eye holds less than one drop. Wipe away the excess with a clean tissue. If the drop of medication is not retained for any reason, another drop should be dropped into the eye pouch.
• If you use more than one type of eye drop, wait five minutes before putting in the next one. This prevents the first drop from being washed away.
• Repeat instructions 3-8 for the other eye.

If you use more Catacrom Eye Drops then you should

There are no known effects of taking too much of this medicine. If you are concerned, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to use Catacrom Eye Drops

If you forget to use this medicine, use it as soon as you remember.

What do Catacrom Eye Drops contain?

The active substance is sodium cromoglicate.

The other ingredients are purified water and sodium chloride.

Each individual single-dose unit contains 6 mg of sodium cromoglicate in 0.3 ml of solution.

What is Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream?

Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream contains a medicine called mepyramine maleate. This belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

What Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream is used for treating:

• Pain, itching and inflammation caused by insect stings, bites, and nettle rash

How to use Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream

Using this medicine (adults, elderly and children over 2 years of age)

• Apply the cream directly to the affected areas of skin
• Do not apply the cream on eczema, larger areas of skin, cut, grazed, badly broken or sunburnt skin
• Apply the cream two to three times a day for up to three days
• For best results use as soon as possible after the bite or sting
• Repeated use of the cream for periods longer than a few days is not recommended
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after three days talk to your doctor or pharmacist

If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself but ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What does Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream contain?

Each 1g of cream contains 20mg of the active substance, mepyramine maleate.