Description:
Acriflex is a cream which can be used to soothe minor burns, scalds, scratches, sunburn blisters, and other minor skin conditions. It’s perfect for people of all ages, keeping the area clean and helping to prevent infections in broken skin.
As a legal requirement, we must determine the medicine we supply to you is appropriate for your personal use. When purchasing any medicinal product, you are agreeing to use the medicine as per the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. You also agree to follow any important advice in the listing and answer any questions if contacted via phone by our pharmacy team.
How to use the product:
Apply Acriflex cream freely to the affected area, smoothing gently over the affected skin.
If necessary, cover the area with a dressing.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Chlorhexidine.
The other ingredients are: Arlatone, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Liquid Paraffin, Dimeticone 20, Glycerol, Quinoline Yellow Lake (E104) and Purified Water.
Side effects:
Like all medicines, Acriflex cream can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the following side effects, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction and should stop use and seek medical help immediately:
– Swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat Red, itchy skin rash.
– Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
– Feeling faint or dizzy Metallic taste in the mouth.
– Collapse.
If you experience any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Hazards and cautions:
Do not use Acriflex Cream if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the other listed ingredients.
For external use only, do not use in body cavities, e.g. mouth, vagina, inner ear. Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use this cream if you have an operation, as contact with the brain, spinal cord, and middle inner ear should be avoided.
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy.
If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product.
If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
Expiry date:
This product will have a expiry of 12 months or over.
Storage instructions:
Please store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach and sight of children.
