PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 13.5 Emollients and protectives.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
FISSAN BABY PASTE has emollient properties due to its Lanolin base and the milk protein ingredient (Labilin). It also has a barrier action.
INDICATIONS:
FISSAN BABY PASTE is for the treatment of nappy rash and other skin irritations.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Do not use if hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: If cold, warm paste gently before applying. Apply generously to all areas of irritation. Use after baby's bath and at nappy changes.
SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: For external use only. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients may occur. FISSAN BABY PASTE contains methyl hydroxybenzoate, which is known to cause urticaria; generally delayed type reactions, such as contact dermatitis but rarely immediate reaction with bronchospasm.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT: Treatment of symptoms of accidental ingestion is symptomatic.
IDENTIFICATION: Yellowish ointment.
PRESENTATION: Available in 20 g and 50 g tubes and 125 g tubs.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store in a cool place (below 25°C) place.
Keep out of reach of children.
REGISTRATION NUMBER: M/13.5/542
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT: Group Laboratories SA (Pty) Ltd.
39 Hawkins Avenue
Epping Industria 1
Cape Town, 7460
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT: 12 February 1982
P3603/1002
Good Old Printing C.T. (021)592-3868
Updated on this site: October 2004
Source: Community Pharmacy
FISSAN BABY PASTE