Fenistil Roll-on
Fenistil Roll-on is a soothing antihistamine lotion that helps relieve skin from the itching (pruritus) caused by insect bites, skin rashes (dermatosis), hives (urticaria), superficial burns or sunburn.1
The lotion comes in a handy, compact roll-on that for easy and gentle application. Fenistil Roll-on penetrates into the skin, is free of perfume and colorants, and is suitable for children and adults.
When to use:
How Fenistil Roll-on works
Fenistil Roll-on helps stop the itch (pruritus) by blocking the action of histamine, which is a substance released by the body during allergic reactions. As the lotion penetrates well into the skin, itching (pruritus) and skin irritation are rapidly relieved, within a few minutes.2
Benefits
Fenistil Roll-on rapidly relieves itching (pruritus) and skin irritation associated with skin reactions like:
- Skin rashes (dermatosis)
- Hives (urticaria)
- Insect bites
- Sunburn
- Superficial burns
Fenistil Roll-on is supplied as a cooling, soothing, easy-to-spread lotion with moisturising properties, in an 8-ml roll-on bottle.
When to use Fenistil Roll-on:
- For skin rashes (dermatosis)
- Insect bites
- Sunburn
- Superficial burns
- Hives (urticaria)
How to use Fenistil Roll-on
Apply 2 to 4 times daily to affected area.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within one week. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil emulsion.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
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How will Fenistil Roll-on 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 Fenistil lotion contains 1 mg of dimetindene maleate.
The other ingredients (excipients) are benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, butylhydroxytoluene, disodium edetate, coco-caprylate/caprate, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol, carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use Fenistil Roll-on after the expiry date stated on the package and bottle.
- Do not use Fenistil Roll-on if you are allergic to dimetindene maleate or any of this medicine's other ingredients.
If you are unsure, consult 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 any of these apply to you, do not use Fenistil Roll-on.
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 Roll-on on extensive areas of the skin, especially if raw or inflamed. Do not apply the lotion on the nipples if you are nursing a baby.
Driving and using machines
Application of Fenistil Roll-on to the skin does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Like all medicines, Fenistil Roll-on can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:
- Dry skin,
- Skin burning sensation
- Itchy rash
Stop using and consult a doctor if a skin reaction occurs or becomes worse.
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 {insert link to the relevant ‘national reporting system website’ - details will be defined at national level}; alternatively you can report via {insert alternative ways of reporting – details will be defined at national level}. By reporting side affects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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