Product Use
Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream contains a medicine called mepyramine maleate. This belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream is used for treating pain, itching and inflammation caused by insect stings, bites and nettle rash
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream carefully to get the best results from it.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You should contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions
Adults and children over 2 years of age: apply to the affected area 2-3 times daily for up to 3 days.
Cautions
Do not use this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mepyramine maleate or any of the other ingredients of Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream. The signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
Do not apply the cream on:
Eczema
Cut, grazed or badly broken skin
Areas of sunburnt skin
Large areas of skin
Do not use this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream.
Ingredients
Cream containing:
Mepyramine maleate 2%w/w
Additional Info