What is Ametop Gel

AMETOP Gel contains the active substance tetracaine. Tetracaine is a local anaesthetic which numbs the skin.

AMETOP Gel is used:

• to relieve the pain when needles are inserted into a vein for giving an injection or taking a blood sample.
• to relieve the pain of inserting small plastic tubes (cannulae) into veins for putting up drips.

AMETOP Gel is used in adults and infants aged over 1 month.

How to use Ametop Gel

Adults including the elderly: A maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) can be applied at separate sites at the same time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 7 tubes.

Infants over 1 month of age and children under 5 years of age:

• A maximum of 1 tube (approximately 1g) can be applied at separate sites at a single time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 2 tubes.
• Do not use if the patient is less than 1 month old or if the patient is a premature baby up until one month after the expected delivery date (44 weeks gestation).

Children over 5 years of age: A maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) can be applied at separate sites at the same time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 7 tubes.

What does Ametop Gel contain

The active substance tetracaine 4% w/w.

AMETOP Gel: the other ingredients are purified water, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, xanthan gum (E415), sodium hydroxide (E524) and sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217).

What is EMLA Cream 5%?

EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. These belong to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics.

EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures. This helps to stop the pain on the skin, however, you may still have the feelings of pressure and touch.

Adults, Adolescents and Children

It can be used to numb the skin before:

• Having a needle put in (for example, if you are having an injection or a blood test).
• Minor skin operations.

Adults and Adolescents

It can also be used:

• Having an injection.
• Medical procedures such as the removal of warts.

Adults

It can also be used to numb the skin before:

• Cleansing or removal of damaged skin of leg ulcers.

For other purposes than application to intact skin, the product should be used only upon recommendation of a doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

How to use EMLA Cream 5%

Always use EMLA Cream exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

Using EMLA Cream

• Where to put the cream, how much to use and how long to leave it on will depend on what it is used for. Half a 5 g tube corresponds to about 2 g EMLA Cream. One gram of EMLA Cream pressed out of a tube is approximately 3.5 cm.
• EMLA Cream should be used on the genitals only by a doctor or nurse.
• When EMLA Cream is used on leg ulcers, a doctor or nurse should supervise its use.

What does EMLA Cream 5% contain

The active substances are lidocaine and prilocaine. Each gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine.

The other ingredients are macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, Carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

What is EMLA Cream 5%?

EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. These belong to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics.

EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures. This helps to stop the pain on the skin, however, you may still have the feelings of pressure and touch.

Adults, Adolescents and Children

It can be used to numb the skin before:

• Having a needle put in (for example, if you are having an injection or a blood test).
• Minor skin operations.

Adults and Adolescents

It can also be used:

• Having an injection.
• Medical procedures such as the removal of warts.

Adults

It can also be used to numb the skin before:

• Cleansing or removal of damaged skin of leg ulcers.

For other purposes than application to intact skin, the product should be used only upon recommendation of a doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

How to use EMLA Cream 5%

Always use EMLA Cream exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

Using EMLA Cream

• Where to put the cream, how much to use and how long to leave it on will depend on what it is used for. Half a 5 g tube corresponds to about 2 g EMLA Cream. One gram of EMLA Cream pressed out of a tube is approximately 3.5 cm.
• EMLA Cream should be used on the genitals only by a doctor or nurse.
• When EMLA Cream is used on leg ulcers, a doctor or nurse should supervise its use.

What does EMLA Cream 5% contain

The active substances are lidocaine and prilocaine. Each gram of cream contains 25 mg of lidocaine and 25 mg of prilocaine.

The other ingredients are macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, Carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

What is LMX4 Lidocaine 4% Cream

LMX4 is a type of medicine called a local anaesthetic used to numb an area of the body.

LMX4 temporarily numbs the surface of the skin. It can be used to provide pain relief when a needle is inserted into the skin for clinical purposes, such as into a vein (venipuncture or venous cannulation). It may also be used to numb the skin prior to administration of painful topical treatments on larger surface areas of intact skin.

How to use LMX4 Lidocaine 4% Cream

Always use LMX4 exactly as instructed in this leaflet. Ask the doctor, nurse or other trained person involved in your treatment immediately if you have any questions.

How you use LMX4 depends upon why you are using the product. Make sure you follow the correct dosage. If you require further advice the doctor, nurse or other trained person involved in your treatment can either apply the cream for you, or show you where and how you should use the cream. 

Precautions when using LMX4:

• For external use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not apply to raw or blistered skin, in the ear, inside the nose, in the mouth, to the anus (back passage), where there is a skin rash or eczema, or where there are cuts, grazes or wounds.
• Avoid getting LMX4 cream in your eyes, as it may cause irritation. If you accidentally get any in your eye, immediately rinse it well with lukewarm water or sodium chloride (salt) solution and protect it until sensation returns.
• LMX4 blocks all sensations in the treated area. Avoid scratching, rubbing and exposure to extreme hot and cold until the anaesthetic effect has worn off.

Dosage and how to apply LMX4 to provide pain relief when inserting a needle into the skin and a vein:

1g of cream is approximately equal to a 5cm length of cream squeezed from the 5g tube or 3.5cm squeezed from the 30g tube.

Adults, including the elderly, and children over 1 year of age: 1g to 2.5g of cream, to cover an area of skin 2.5cm x 2.5cm (1"x1") where the needle will be inserted. Do not leave on the skin for longer than 5 hours.

Infants over 3 months but below 1 year of age: No more than 1g of cream should be applied. Do not leave on the skin for longer than 4 hours.

Infants over 1 month but below 3 months of age: No more than 1g of cream should be applied. Do not leave on the skin for longer than 1 hour.

Do not use on infants below one month old.

• Apply LMX4 at least 30 minutes before the procedure starts.
• Using the quantity stated above, apply the cream in a uniform layer to the skin.
• If told to do so, cover the cream with a dressing, to prevent it being accidentally rubbed off the skin.
• Shortly before the procedure is due to begin, remove the dressing and remove the cream thoroughly with a gauze swab.

Dosage and how to apply LMX4 to provide anaesthesia prior to administration for painful topical treatments on larger surface areas of intact skin:

1g of cream is approximately equal to a 5cm length of cream squeezed from the 5g tube or 3.5cm squeezed from the 30g tube.

Adults and the elderly aged 18 years and over: Use 1.5g to 2g on each 10cm2 area of skin, to cover a maximum total area of 900cm2 (approximately equal to a back or thigh).

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

• Apply LMX4 approximately 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure starts.
• Using the quantities stated above, apply the cream in a uniform layer to the skin.
• Ensure the cream is not accidentally rubbed off the skin.
• Shortly before the procedure is due to begin, remove the cream thoroughly with a gauze swab.

What does LMX4 Lidocaine 4% Cream contain

The active substance is lidocaine. 1g of cream contains 40mg of lidocaine.

The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, carbomers, cholesterol, phospholipon 80H (hydrogenated soy lecithin), polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, trolamine, vitamin E acetate and purified water.

What is Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey 

Activon Tube contains 100% Manuka honey with no additives from New Zealand. Our Manuka honey is filtered and sterilised, making it suitable for application to wounds. Manuka honey will de-bride and de-slough, eliminate odours and provides a moist wound healing environment. Activon Tube is ideal for debriding necrotic tissue, or for topping up dressings where the honey has been washed away by exudate. Great for using in cavities, just wash away with saline solution.

How to use Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey 

Twist off the tube cap and apply directly to the wound. If the wound starts to ooze, dress it with an absorbent bandage or dressing after applying Activon Manuka Honey. 

A thin film dressing can be applied to wounds that do not produce a lot of exudate.

Using a dressing will help protect the wound and ensure the Activon Manuka Honey remains in the wound.

What does Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey contain

100% Sterilized New Zealand Manuka Honey

What is Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack

AMETOP Gel contains the active substance tetracaine. Tetracaine is a local anaesthetic which numbs the skin.

AMETOP Gel is used:

• to relieve the pain when needles are inserted into a vein for giving an injection or taking a blood sample.
• to relieve the pain of inserting small plastic tubes (cannulae) into veins for putting up drips.

AMETOP Gel is used in adults and infants aged over 1 month.

Contains:

12 x 1.5g Ametop Gel Tubes

24 x 6cm x 7cm Opsite Flexigrid Dressings

How to use Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack

Adults including the elderly: A maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) can be applied at separate sites at the same time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 7 tubes.

Infants over 1 month of age and children under 5 years of age:

• A maximum of 1 tube (approximately 1g) can be applied at separate sites at a single time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 2 tubes.
• Do not use if the patient is less than 1 month old or if the patient is a premature baby up until one month after the expected delivery date (44 weeks gestation).

Children over 5 years of age: A maximum of 5 tubes (approximately 5g) can be applied at separate sites at the same time. Application of AMETOP Gel can be repeated after a minimum of 5 hours if necessary. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period should not exceed 7 tubes.

What does Ametop Gel Dispensing Pack contain

The active substance tetracaine 4% w/w.

AMETOP Gel: the other ingredients are purified water, sodium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, xanthan gum (E415), sodium hydroxide (E524) and sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217).

Zoff Adhesive Remover Wipes - Skin functions as the body's primary protective barrier, providing the defence from potentially harmful bacteria, harmful ultraviolet radiation and damage as well as other specialised functions. Skincare products have a significant part in keeping skin integrity and preventing skin breakdown.

Features & Benefits Of Zoff Adhesive Remover Wipes

• Gently cleans hydrocolloid, oil and rubber-based adhesive residues from skin without any irritation, discomfort or injury.
  
• Helps maintain proper skin ethics while eliminating adhesive products and residues by reducing adhesive trauma.
• Aloe-formulated to moisturise and condition tender or fragile skin.
• Non-irritating and non-sensitising - even for ostomates and geriatric patients.
• Contains no CFC's.
• Pleasantly scented.
• Simple to use the first time, every time.
• Cost convenient and practical - easy-to-carry, single-use wipes contain just the right number of adhesive remover. Therefore there's no mess and no waste.

What is Savlon Antiseptic Cream

This antiseptic cream is a first aid treatment for minor wounds and skin reactions. Savlon Antiseptic Cream helps cleanse and protect minor wounds from infection.

• Cleanses cuts, grazes and minor wounds to help prevent infection
• First aid treatment of superficial burns & scalds
• Prevention of infection on shaving cuts, blisters and sores
• Also use to cleanse and treat minor skin problems including chapped skin, spots and blackheads

How to Use Savlon Antiseptic Cream

With clean hands gently apply the cream to the affected area. Do not use it on the eyes or ears.

What does Savlon Antiseptic Cream Contain?

Savlon contains cetostearyl alcohol and parahydroxybenzoates that may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Savlon also contains fragrances with limonene, linalool, benzyl benzoate and citral which may cause allergic reactions.

What is Savlon Dual Action Gel

Savlon Dual Action Gel 20g A topical anaesthetic and antiseptic gel formulated to relieve pain from insect bites and stings and skin reactions.

Savlon Dual Action Gel contains the active ingredients Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Zinc Sulphate and Cetrimide this dual-action gel helps relieve pain whilst applying an antiseptic to help prevent infection.

• Dual-action.
• Symptomatic relief of pain, itching and irritation.
• Apply to insect bites, stings, and skin reactions such as nettle rash.
• Antiseptic protection.

How to use Savlon Dual Action Gel

Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly, gently apply the gel using clean hands. Suitable for adults and children 12+. Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children and pets. Not suitable for use on animal bites. Do not store above 30°C. Do not use it after the expiry date shown on the end of the tube. Use within 3 months of opening. If symptoms persist, please consult your GP.

Apply a small amount of the gel to the affected area with clean hands. Repeat up to 3-4 times a day, if required. For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, middle ear, meninges and other nervous tissues. If you experience any side effects or allergic reactions stop using immediately and seek medical advice.

Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, Savlon Dual Action Gel contains the active ingredients Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2.0% w/w, Zinc Sulphate 1.0% w/w and Cetrimide 0.5% w/w. Also contains Hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Nonoxynol 9, Propylene Glycol and Levomenthol. While allergic reactions are rare stop using and seek medical help if you experience: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, dizziness, skin irritation or rash.

What does Savlon Dual Action Gel contain

Active ingredients: Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2.0% w/w, Zinc Sulphate 1.0% w/w, Cetrimide 0.5% w/w.

Also contains: Hydroxypropylmethylcellusose, polysorbate 20, nonoxynol 9, propylene glycol, purified water.

What is Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey 

Activon Tube contains 100% Manuka honey with no additives from New Zealand. Our Manuka honey is filtered and sterilised, making it suitable for application to wounds. Manuka honey will de-bride and de-slough, eliminate odours and provides a moist wound healing environment. Activon Tube is ideal for debriding necrotic tissue, or for topping up dressings where the honey has been washed away by exudate. Great for using in cavities, just wash away with saline solution.

How to use Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey 

Twist off the tube cap and apply directly to the wound. If the wound starts to ooze, dress it with an absorbent bandage or dressing after applying Activon Manuka Honey. 

A thin film dressing can be applied to wounds that do not produce a lot of exudate.

Using a dressing will help protect the wound and ensure the Activon Manuka Honey remains in the wound.

What does Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey contain

100% Sterilized New Zealand Manuka Honey

What is Savlon Antiseptic Cream

This antiseptic cream is a first aid treatment for minor wounds and skin reactions. Savlon Antiseptic Cream helps cleanse and protect minor wounds from infection.

• Cleanses cuts, grazes and minor wounds to help prevent infection
• First aid treatment of superficial burns & scalds
• Prevention of infection on shaving cuts, blisters and sores
• Also use to cleanse and treat minor skin problems including chapped skin, spots and blackheads

How to Use Savlon Antiseptic Cream

With clean hands gently apply the cream to the affected area. Do not use it on the eyes or ears.

What does Savlon Antiseptic Cream Contain?

Savlon contains cetostearyl alcohol and parahydroxybenzoates that may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Savlon also contains fragrances with limonene, linalool, benzyl benzoate and citral which may cause allergic reactions.

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 Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Effective relief from pain and inflammation

Relieves pains and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains.

Pain and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains can all be relieved by massaging in this gel.

What causes joint pain

Joint pain is a widespread problem with many possible causes - but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. In older people, joint pain worsening is typically a sign of osteoarthritis. It may affect just one joint or many. You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis.

How to use Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Adults and children over 14 years: Squeeze 5-10cm of the gel (containing 50-100mg of ibuprofen) from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed.

• Use every 4 hours as required, with no more than four doses in 24 hours. Wash hands after each application.
• Please do not use it on children under 14 years of age.

What does Care Ibuprofen 5% gel contain

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w.

It also contains Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Water.

What is Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

Relieves coughs & sore throats.

For symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats.

Contains glycerol and honey. Can be used to soothe and for symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats. Following recommendations* for children’s cough and cold medicines, it can be used by children over 1 year, adults and the elderly but is not suitable for diabetics.

How to treat a cough:

• Rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Pharmacists can give advice or suggest treatments to help patients cough less, like cough syrups and lozenges. These won’t get rid of the cough.

How to use Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

• Adults: two 5ml spoonfuls.
• Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful.

May be repeated every 4 hours if required.

The product may be taken for up to 5 days, following which, if symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.

Shake the bottle.

What does Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose contain

Glycerol, Liquid Glucose

What is Care Calamine Lotion

Soothes sunburn & other minor skin conditions

Mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions

Care Calamine Lotion has been trusted by families for many years as a mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions. It evaporates after being applied to the skin, which produces a cooling effect to ease any itchy feelings. This cooling effect helps to relieve sunburn. It is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, women who are pregnant might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, should talk to their doctor or pharmacist before using this product. 

How to use Care Calamine Lotion

Topical use.

Applied directly to the skin.

Recommended dose and dosage schedule

The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

Apply gently with a pad of cotton wool to the affected parts as required.

What does Care Calamine Lotion contain

Calamine 15.0%, Zinc Oxide 5.0%

What is Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

Treats & prevents gum disease

Both Peppermint and Aniseed flavours are available

This powerful mouthwash treats and helps prevent gum disease (gingivitis). It can also be used to treat recurring mouth ulcers, oral thrush, denture sores or simply for maintaining good oral hygiene. It contains Chlorhexidine Digluconate, a disinfectant and antiseptic, to reduce the formation of dental plaque and fight infection in the mouth.

Aids prevention of dental plaque formation. Aids treatment and prevention of gingivitis.  Maintains oral hygiene. Promotes gingival healing following periodontal surgery.  Management of recurrent oral ulceration and treatment of denture stomatitis and oral thrush.

How to use Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

For oromucosal use

Adults, the elderly and children: To be used as required up to twice daily. Rinse the mouth thoroughly for about 1 minute with 10ml. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Prior to dental surgery: Rinse the mouth thoroughly with 10ml for 1 minute. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Treatment of gingivitis: A course of one month is recommended.

Treatment of denture stomatitis: Soak the denture(s) in solution for 15 minutes twice daily.

Treatment of oral ulceration and oral thrush: Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after clinical resolution.

What does Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash contain

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

What is Care Aqueous Cream Emollient

Relieves dry skin by helping to restore dry or sensitive skin to retain moisture

Care Aqueous Cream is an emollient used to relieve the symptoms of dry skin. It may also be used as a soap substitute for skin washing.

Care Aqueous Cream gives a little love to dry skin. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy.

How to use Care Aqueous Cream Emollient

Apply the cream to the skin.

Adults, the elderly and children: Apply to the affected area of skin as required.

What does Care Aqueous Cream Emollient contain

Emulsifying Ointment 30% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Liquid Paraffin and White Soft Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol and Purified Water

What are Care Senna tablets

A herbal medicinal product used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senna gently stimulates the body's natural process to help your food move through the digestive system. Providing effective reliable overnight relief.

What are the common causes of constipation

The most common causes include:

• Not eating enough fibre, which is found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not moving enough and spending long periods sitting or lying down

How to use Care Senna tablets

For oral use only

Adults and the elderly: 1 to 2 tablets to be taken at bedtime.

• Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
• If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
• Not to be used for more than 1 week.

What do Care Senna tablets contain

Alexandrian Senna fruit (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit).

What is Ibuprofen 200mg

Ibuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription. It belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Ibuprofen is pain relief that also lowers temperature if a fever is present and reduces inflammation.

What type of pain can ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets be used for

Ibuprofen provides effective relief from:

• Headaches
• Rheumatic and muscular pain
• Backache
• Fever
• Migraine
• Period pain
• Dental pain
• Neuralgia
• Cold and flu symptoms

How to use Ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets

• For oral use
• Recommended Dose unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Do not take for more than ten days without consulting your doctor.

• The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours and not more than three times in any 24-hour period

Adults and children over 12 years: One or two tablets up to three times a day as required, preferably with or after food.

Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age except on the advice of your doctor.

What do Ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets contain

Care Ibuprofen 200mg Coated Tablets contains ibuprofen.

What is Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Gently relieves children’s coughs

Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contains Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330) 31.25mg/5ml. This linctus helps relieve dry, irritating coughs by coating the throat to relieve symptoms.

How to take Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Children:

1 to 5 years: Give one 5ml spoonful

6 to 12 years: Give two 5ml spoonfuls

What does Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contain

Citric Acid Monohydrate, Aniseed Flavour, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerol (E422), Sucrose and Purified Water.

What is Care Simple Linctus Sugar-Free

Helps relieve the symptoms of coughs

Care Simple Linctus is for relief of the symptoms of coughs. It contains Citric acid monohydrate (E330) 125mg per 5ml. This sugar-free linctus helps reduce irritation by coating the throat to relieve the symptoms of coughs.

What causes coughs

Most coughs are caused by cold and flu but can also be caused by smoking, allergies such as hay fever, infections like bronchitis, or mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.

What are other causes of coughs

Other causes of coughs include:

• Smoking
• Heartburn (acid reflux)
• Allergies – for example, hay fever
• Infections like bronchitis
• Mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose

How to take Care Simple Linctus Sugar-Free

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: one 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times daily.

Children under 12 years: not recommended.

What does Care Simple Linctus Sugar-Free contain

The active ingredient per 5ml is citric acid monohydrate (E330) 125mg. 

The other ingredients are glycerol (E422), aniseed flavour (contains propylene glycol E1520), maltitol liquid (E965) (contains sorbitol), sodium benzoate (E211) and purified water.

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols

A mild skin disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers

Suitable for: For skincare, adults, children and elderly. As a mouthwash, for adults and children aged over 12. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home by:

• Stopping the bleeding
• Cleaning the wound thoroughly
• Covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that’s needed

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols

For skin disinfectant, dilute a portion of Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% with an equal amount of water. Soak cotton wool in solution and dress the wound. Not for large, deep wounds.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6% 20 Vols contain

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Acetone Household Solvent

Can be used as a household solvent and to remove dirt and residue from glass and porcelain, can also be used as a nail varnish remover.

What does Care Acetone Household Solvent contain

Acetone

What is Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Relieves mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

Soothing action and mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

This soothing cream works as a mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is also not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, women who are pregnant might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, should talk to their doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

How to ease sunburn:

• Get out of the sun as soon as possible
• Cool the skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel (take care not to let a baby or young child get too cold)
• Apply aftersun cream, spray or product such as (Care Aqueous Calamine Cream)
• Drink plenty of water to cool down and prevent dehydration
• Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for any pain
• Cover sunburnt skin from direct sunlight until the skin has fully healed

How to use Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Adults, elderly and children: apply liberally to dry, clean skin as required.

What does Care Aqueous Calamine Cream contain

Calamine 4.0%, Zinc Oxide 3.0%