Boots 98.66% w / w Styptic Pencil

1. Name Of The Medicinal Product

Styptic Pencil

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Boots 98.66 % w/w Styptic Pencil

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2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition

Aluminium sulphate. (Active) 98.66% w/w

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1

3. Pharmaceutical Form

Compressed solid cylinder mounted in a plastic base

4. Clinical Particulars

4.1 Therapeutic Indications

Used as a haemostatic for superficial wounds and abrasions

Relief of discomfort of insect bites and stings

4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration

Administered topically by direct application to the wound or sting.

For topical application only.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aluminium sulphate or to any of the excipients

4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use

For topical application to skin only. For use by one person only.

4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction

None known

4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation

None

4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines

Not relevant

4.8 Undesirable Effects

None known

4.9 Overdose

None known

5. Pharmacological Properties

5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Aluminium agents ATC code: D08AB

Aluminium sulphate precipitates protein and is a powerful astringent

5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties

None stated

5.3 Preclinical Safety Data

None

6. Pharmaceutical Particulars

6.1 List Of Excipients

Purified Talc 1.34% w/w

6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable

6.3 Shelf Life

5 years

6.4 Special Precautions For Storage

None

6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container

Plastic holder and push-on cover.

Pack size 5g

6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling

Moisten end of the pencil with water. Apply topically by direct application to the wound or sting. Dry pencil after use.

7. Marketing Authorisation Holder

Bray Group Ltd, 1 Regal Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7BX.

8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)

PL 04286/0002

9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation

29^th September 1982 / 3^rd February 1993

10. Date Of Revision Of The Text

March 2008