Anthisan Bite & Sting Cream Relief from insect bites, stings & stinging nettle rash, 20 g ( Pack of 1)

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Some people get a burning or stinging feeling for a few minutes when they put the hydrocortisone on their skin. This stops happening after you've been using it for a few days. Serious side effects Anthisan bite and sting cream is used for relieving the skin redness, swelling, itching and pain associated with insect bites or stings and nettle rash.

Hydrocortisone skin treatments can be used to treat swelling, itching and irritation. They can help with the symptoms of: Speak to your pharmacist for advice and treatment with over-the-counter medicines, to help with pain, swelling and itching If you experience breathlessness, swelling of the mouth, dizziness, or a racing heart, call 999 for an ambulance immediately Mepyramine works by preventing the actions of histamine - a compound produced by the body when it reacts to a foreign substance, such as venom from insect bites or stings (these are known as allergens). Your child's doctor will monitor their height and weight carefully for as long as they're using hydrocortisone. This will help them spot any slowing down of your child's growth and change their treatment if needed.If you have experienced a bite or sting, your local Boots pharmacy is the first place you can go for advice. They can help advise you about medicines that can help ease the symptoms of a bite or sting, such as antihistamines, steroid creams and painkillers. In the UK, mosquito bites rarely cause anything more than itchiness, but in some overseas regions, they can spread malaria. Ensure you take precautions to help prevent malaria if you're travelling to a country where the disease can be caught. This may include taking malaria prevention tablets. Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you’re planning to visit an area with a risk of malaria well in advance of your scheduled travel.

The cream is most effective when applied as soon as possible after getting the bite or sting. How to use Anthisan cream An increase in skin redness, swelling and itching in the area where you have used the cream. This might be due to a mild allergic reaction. Asthma Our Asthma service is ideal in emergencies when you are unable to visit your own doctor and need your inhaler urgently. It is designed for emergencies and not regular use and requires you to have add a recent asthma review.Even if your child's growth slows down, it does not seem to have much effect on their overall adult height. Montgomery L, Seys J, Mees J. To pee, or not to pee: A review on envenomation and treatment in European jellyfish species. Mar Drugs. 2016;14(7):127. doi:10.3390/md14070127 Acid Reflux Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

Pflipsen MC, Vega KM. Anaphylaxis: Recognition and management. American Family Physician. 2020;102(6):355-362. Creams for nappy rash and other skin problems in children under 10 years old are only available on prescription.You're more likely to have a serious side effect if you use a strong hydrocortisone treatment (such as hydrocortisone butyrate) or if you use hydrocortisone on a large patch of skin for a long time. Here's everything you need to know about Anthisan, including how it works, who shouldn't use it and the potential side effects: How does Anthisan cream work? Bites can be painful and may become infected easily. Occasionally, a horsefly bite may cause dizziness and breathlessness. In rare cases, using hydrocortisone for a long time can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. To reduce the risk of infection, avoid scratching and don't burst any blisters that form. If a young child has been bitten or stung, trim and clean their fingernails. For babies, you can buy anti-scratch cotton mittens

Sometimes hydrocortisone is mixed with antimicrobials (chemicals that kill germs). This is used to treat skin problems caused by bacterial or fungal infections. Other types of hydrocortisone Mild hydrocortisone treatments are very safe. Most people do not have any side effects when they use them for less than 4 weeks. Do not apply hydrocortisone at the same time as other creams or ointments such as a moisturiser. Wait at least 10 minutes between using hydrocortisone and any other product. Try to use different skin products at different times of the day.Using hydrocortisone for many months at a time can make your skin thinner or cause stretchmarks. Stretchmarks are likely to be permanent, but they usually fade over time. Insect bites & stings are common & usually nothing to worry about. Read our top tips for treating them at home & find out when to seek medical help