Product Description:

• Hygex Cream is a topical antiseptic that contains the active ingredients cetrimide and chlorhexidine.

How to use:

• Apply it to the skin only.
• Adults, elderly and children, with clean hands gently apply.

First Aid:

• Cuts & grazes.
• Insect bites & stings.
• Minor burns & scalds.
• Shaving cuts.

Skin Problems:

• As an antiseptic hand cream.
• Blisters & sores.
• Chapped skin.
• Nappy rash.
• Spots & blackheads.
• Sunburn.

Caution & Warnings:

• Do not use the medicine if you or your child have:
• An allergy to any of the ingredients, especially Chlorhexidine as it may cause allergic reactions.
• Avoid contact with the eyes or ears.
• For external application to the skin.
• Do not use in body cavities.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding:
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Important information about some of the ingredients
• This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
• If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.

Side effects:

• Like all medicines, HYGEX Antiseptic Cream can have side effects although these don’t affect everyone.
• STOP using and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following very rare allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue or throat, dizziness, skin irritation or rash.
• If you experience these or other side effects, stop using and seek medical advice.

Storage Conditions:

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not store above 30°C.
• Do not allow to freeze.
• This medicine will expire after 180 days from the first opening.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Ingredients:

• Cetrimide 0.5%
• Chlorhexidine 0.1%