As with all medicines, some people may be |allergic to the cream. Seek medical advicestraight away if you experience any suddenwheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling[of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching(especially affecting your whole body). Theseare signs of an allergic reaction which may be

Frequent application of the cream to the same area for long periods of time or over large areas of skin may lead to skin irritation. Germolene Antiseptic Cream is used to ease pain and help prevent infections of minor cutsand grazes, minor bums, scalds, blisters, stingsand insect bites, spots and chapped or rough|skin. If you’re dealing with other symptoms after suffering a sting or an insect bite, you can try using an antihistamine to reduce swelling, itching and skin irritation — though be sure to wash the affected area beforehand. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. This non-greasy cream can be used to treat various skin problems in children and adults. Germolene cream may be effective for the following symptoms and minor skin injuries:

What are the possible side effects of Germolene?

Before you look for any treatment for burns, scalds or blisters, you should cool the skin by running cold or lukewarm water on the affected area for around 20 minutes. And if blisters form, you should avoid popping them, as this will interfere with the healing process. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use GermoleneAntiseptic Cream carefully to get the bestresults from it. This non greasy cream is designed for minor burns and other minor skin injuries in adults and children. Germolene can be used to prevent infection and aid repair of the following skin symptoms: iThe cream contains two active substances, phenol and chlorhexidine digluconate. Phenoljand chlorhexidine digluconate have antisepticproperties for the disinfection of skin, woundsand bums. Phenol also has a local anaestheticAction for the relief of pain. The cream basehelps to soften the skin and soothe irritation.

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to phenol or chlorhexidine digluconate orany of the other ingredients ofGermolene Antiseptic Cream (See section 6, Further information).

such as dermatitis, pruritus, erythema, eczema, rash or urticaria: this is because your symptoms may worsen when the cream is applied to irritated areas. Can I use Germolene while pregnant or breastfeeding? Yes, this antiseptic wound care cream is suitable for both adults and children. It provides effective pain relief and infection prevention for a range of skin complaints and small injuries. Safe use of this cream requires adult guidance, though, so be sure to keep the product in a safe place and out of reach of children. Can the cream be used on large wounds?