Fenistil Gel
Fenistil Gel is used for the relief of itching (pruritus) asociated with dermatoses, urticaria, insect bites, sunburn and superficial burns. It has a cooling and soothing effect and contains an active ingredient that belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines.1
Fenistil Gel penetrates rapidly into the skin, is free of alcohol, perfume and colorants, and is suitable for children and adults.
Available in 20g, 30g, 50g and 100g
When to use:
How Fenistil Gel works
Fenistil Gel stops the itch (pruritus) by blocking the action of histamine, which is a substance released by the body during allergic reactions. As the gel penetrates well into the skin, itching (pruritus) and skin irritation are rapidly relieved, within a few minutes. Fenistil Gel also has a local anesthetic effect.2
Benefits
- Cooling effect
- Relieves itching (pruritus)
- Suitable for children and adults
- Non-greasy
- Penetrates rapidly
- Free from alcohol, perfume and colorants
Use Fenistil Gel for skin itch (pruritus) associated with skin reactions to:
- Insect bites
- Superficial burns
- Sunburn
- Skin rashes (dermatosis)
- Hives (urticaria)
How to use Fenistil Gel
Apply 2 to 4 times daily to affected area for up to 7 days.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within one week. Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet.
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How will Fenistil Gel help?
The active ingredient in Fenistil, dimentindene maleate is an antihistamine with a well established heritage of more than 50 years.
Applied topically, dimetindene maleate penetrates rapidly into the skin.
It blocks the action of histamine, which is a substance released by the body during allergic reactions.
By preventing histamine to bind to the histamine receptors …
…it helps to reduce itching (pruritus) and irritation.
The active substance is dimetindene maleate. Each gram of the gel contains 1 mg of dimetindene maleate.
The other ingredients (excipients) are benzalkonium chloride, sodium edetate, carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Fenistil Gel if
- Do not use Fenistil Gel after the expiry date stated on the package and bottle.
- Do not use Fenistil Gel if you are allergic to dimetindene maleate or any of this medicine's other ingredients. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings and precautions:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun of extensively treated areas of the skin.
- Tell your doctor in case of very severe itching (pruritus) or extensive lesions.
If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil Gel.
Children
In infants and small children, do not use on extensive areas of the skin, particularly if raw or inflamed.
Other medicines and Fenistil
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, or have recently used, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a medical prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
During pregnancy and breast-feeding, do not use Fenistil Gel on extensive areas of the skin, especially if raw or inflamed. Do not apply the gel on the nipples if you are nursing a baby.
Driving and using machines
Application of Fenistil Gel to the skin does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Fenistil
Fenistil Gel contains:
- Propylene glycol which may cause mild, localized skin irritation.
- Benzalkonium chloride which is irritant, and may cause skin reactions.
If you use more Fenistil than you should
If you or a child accidentally swallows this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Fenistil Gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:
- Dry skin,
- Skin burning sensation
- Itchy rash
Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report any side effects directly to the national reporting system via the internet at drugsafetyinfo@gsk.com, alternatively you can report via our phone line +65 62328373. By reporting side affects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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1 Novartis Consumer Health SA, Fenistil Gel, Dimetindene maleate 0.1% pp 2/5 (Gel)
2 Novartis Consumer Health SA, Fenistil Gel, Dimetindene maleate 0,1%. pp 3/5 (Gel)