Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream

1. Name Of The Medicinal Product

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream

2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition

	% w/w
Zinc oxide, EP	15.25
Benzyl alcohol, BP	0.39
Benzyl benzoate, BP	1.01
Benzyl cinnamate	0.15
Lanolin (hypoallergenic)	4.00

3. Pharmaceutical Form

Emulsified water in oil cream

4. Clinical Particulars

4.1 Therapeutic Indications

In the treatment of:

1. Napkin rash

2. Eczema

3. Bedsores

4. Acne

5. Minor burns

6. Surface wounds

7. Sunburn

8. Chilblains

4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration

Apply a thin layer with suitable covering where necessary. Renew application as required. No distinction is required between indications or between adults, children and the elderly.

Topical cream for external use only.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use

For external use only and should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes and the mucous membranes.

4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction

None known

4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation

There are no known contraindications.

4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines

Not applicable

4.8 Undesirable Effects

Side effects include local hypersensitivity occasionally.

4.9 Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported. If large amounts are swallowed accidentally, this may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, CNS stimulation and convulsions. Symptomatic treatment should be provided.

5. Pharmacological Properties

5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties

Zinc oxide:

A dermatological agent with astringent, soothing and protective properties.

Benzyl alcohol:

A local anaesthetic with disinfectant properties.

Benzyl benzoate:

An acaricide and has been used as a pediculicide, insect repellent and pharmaceutical solubilising agent. It is a constituent of many natural balsams and is one of the principal esters of Peru Balsam.

Benzyl cinnamate:

This is the other principal ester of Peru Balsam BPC 1973. It is synthesised from benzyl alcohol and cinnamic acid which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Peru Balsam is categorised as having a mild antiseptic action because of cinnamic acid and its derivatives present.

Lanolin:

Resembles the sebaceous secretions of human skin. The grade (hypoallergenic) used is manufactured so as to exclude many sensitising substances present in the lanolin.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties

Not applicable.

5.3 Preclinical Safety Data

Not applicable

6. Pharmaceutical Particulars

6.1 List Of Excipients

Purified Water

Sodium Benzoate

Paraffin wax

Microcrystalline wax

Heavy Liquid Paraffin

Synthetic Beeswax

Sorbitan sesquioleate

Propylene glycol

Antioxidant (formulation consisting of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), citric acid and propylene glycol)

Linalyl acetate

Lavender

6.2 Incompatibilities

None known

6.3 Shelf Life

Not exceeding 5 years from date of manufacture.

6.4 Special Precautions For Storage

No special precautions for storage.

6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container

			Pack size (g)
a)	Polypropylene jars with polyethylene tamper-evident caps	(1)	60
	(2)	125
		(3)	250
		(4)	400
		(5)	750
		(6)	1000
b)	Polypropylene jars with polyethylene caps	(1)	15
		(2)	25
c)	Aluminium or laminated plastic aluminium tubes with aluminium membrane and plastic caps	(1)	30
	(2)	50

6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling

Not applicable

7. Marketing Authorisation Holder

Marketing Authorisation Holder	UK Distributor
Forest Tosara Limited Unit 146 Baldoyle Industrial Estate Baldoyle Dublin 13 Republic of Ireland	Forest Laboratories UK Limited Riverbridge House Anchor Boulevard Crossways Business Park Dartford Kent DA2 6SL UK

8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)

PL 06166/0003

9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation

5 March 2004

10. Date Of Revision Of The Text

March 2010

11. Legal Category

GSL