Boots Alternatives Bite & Sting Relief

1. Name Of The Medicinal Product

Pyrethrum Liquid

Savlon Natural First Aid for Insect Bites & Stings

Boots Alternatives Bite & Sting Relief

* Only one trade name applied to each product.

2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition

Hypericum perforatum tincture	HSE 2.4% v/v
Rumex crispus tincture	HSE 2.4% v/v
Echinacea angustifolia tincture	HSE 1.2% v/v
Ledum palustre tincture	HSE 2.4% v/v
Calendula officinalis tincture	HSE 4.8% v/v
Arnica montana tincture	HSE 1.2% v/v
Pyrethrum pale extract	HSE 4.8% v/v

For excipients, see 6.1

3. Pharmaceutical Form

Liquid spray.

4. Clinical Particulars

4.1 Therapeutic Indications

A topical herbal remedy traditionally used in the symptomatic treatment of insect bites and stings.

4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration

External application to the skin by spray.

Apply as soon as possible after bites and stings.

The dosage is the same for adults, children and the elderly.

4.3 Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use

Keep away from eyes, flame and heat.

4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction

Not known.

4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation

As with many other medicaments, use during this period is at the physician's discretion.

4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines

Not applicable.

4.8 Undesirable Effects

Not known.

4.9 Overdose

Not known.

5. Pharmacological Properties

5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties

Not applicable.

Used in accordance with homeopathic tradition by reference to homeopathic materia medica.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties

Not applicable.

Used in accordance with homeopathic tradition by reference to homeopathic materia medica.

5.3 Preclinical Safety Data

Not applicable.

6. Pharmaceutical Particulars

6.1 List Of Excipients

Industrial methylated spirit.

6.2 Incompatibilities

Not known.

6.3 Shelf Life

36 months.

6.4 Special Precautions For Storage

Store below 25°C.

6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container

Lacquered aluminium bottle. Plastic pump. 30 ml.

6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling

Not applicable.

7. Marketing Authorisation Holder

A. Nelson & Co. Ltd.

5 Endeavour Way

Wimbledon

London

SW19 9UH

Trading style: Nelsons Homeopathy

Boots Alternatives

8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)

PL 1175/5013R

9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation

Date of first authorization: 21/05/90

10. Date Of Revision Of The Text

04/12/2002 (addition of Boots Alternatives Bite & Sting Relief to MA).