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What Crystacide Cream is used for and how it works
Your medicine is called Crystacide Cream 1%. It is a smooth pearly white
cream.
Crystacide cream is a first aid cream used for the treatment of minor
skin infections and prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and
burns.
The active ingredient of Crystacide cream is hydrogen peroxide in a
concentration of 1% w/w.
Hydrogen peroxide is a potent agent against many types of bacteria,
and some fungi and viruses. It acts by destroying essential components
of the cells of these organisms.
Advice before using Crystacide Cream
Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients
of Crystacide cream.
Crystacide cream should not be used in the presence of iodine, permanganate
and any other strong oxidising agents.
How to use Crystacide Cream properly
Follow your pharmacist's or doctor's instructions. Always check the
label for directions on how to use your medicine. Your pharmacist or
doctor will help if you are not sure.
Crystacide cream is for external use only.
The wound should be cleansed with water and a mild soap before applying
Crystacide cream. It should be applied 2-3 times a day, or when needed,
to the affected areas. If an occlusive dressing is used, one application
a day may be sufficient. A dry film may appear on the skin after application;
this can easily be washed off with water.
The treatment period should not exceed 3 weeks. If symptoms persist
for more than 3 weeks consult your doctor.
Take care to avoid contact with the eyes. If Crystacide cream should
accidentally get into your eyes, wash it out immediately with plenty
of cold water.
If you forget to apply a dose, do so as soon as you remember and then
go on as before.
This Medicine is for you. Never give it to others. It may harm them,
even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Side effects
Crystacide cream is generally well tolerated and not associated with
any serious side effects. However, a mild sensation of burning may be
experienced for a short time after application.
If you experience prolonged irritation of the skin or any other ill
effects, tell your pharmacist or doctor and ask if you should continue
with your medication.
Storage conditions
Store below 25 C, in a dry place.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Keep your medicine out of the reach of children. Do not keep/use this
medicine when no longer needed or after its expiry date.
List of other ingredients
Crystacide cream also contains the following inactive ingredients: Glyceryl
monolaurate, glyceryl monamyristate, polyoxyethylene (100) stearate,
propylene glycol, anhydrous citric acid, sodium hydrOxide, sulphuric
acid, sodium oxalate, salicylic acid, disodium edetate, sodium pyrophosphate,
sodium stannate and purified water.
If you want to know more
If you are concerned about any aspect of your treatment with Crystacide
cream, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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