Wasp-Eze

Country: Մալթա

language: անգլերեն

source: Medicines Authority

active_ingredient:

BENZOCAINE, MEPYRAMINE MALEATE

MAH:

Seton Products Limited Tubiton House, Medlock Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

ATC_code:

D04AB04

INN:

BENZOCAINE 1 % (W/W) MEPYRAMINE MALEATE 0.5 % (W/W)

pharmaceutical_form:

CUTANEOUS SPRAY

composition:

BENZOCAINE 1 % (W/W) MEPYRAMINE MALEATE 0.5 % (W/W)

prescription_type:

OTC

therapeutic_area:

ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.

authorization_status:

Withdrawn

authorization_date:

2007-12-10

PIL

SPC

 
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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 

1. 
NAME OF MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Wasp-Eze Spray 

2. 
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 

Benzocaine 
1.0% w/w 
Mepyramine maleate  
0.5% w/w 

For excipients, see 6.1. 

3. PHARMACEUTICAL 
FORM 

Aerosol spray. 

4. CLINICAL 
PARTICULARS 

4.1 THERAPEUTIC 
INDICATIONS 

For the treatment of all insect bites and stings, nettle
stings and jellyfish stings. 

4.2  POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION 

Route of administration 
_ _
Topical. 

Adults, the elderly and children: 

Hold nozzle approximately five inches from the skin and
spray once for 2-3 seconds. Stop 
spraying immediately if a white deposit or ‘frost’
appears. Repeat once after 15 minutes if 
necessary. If pain persists, seek medical advice. 

4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS 

Do not apply to broken skin. 
Do not use near the eyes. 
Do not use if you are sensitive to benzocaine. 

4.4  SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 

Patients with any known allergy should seek medical advice.
If pain persists, seek medical 
advice. 
For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children. 
Flammable. Do not use near fire or flame.
Pressurised container. Protect from sunlight and do 
not expose to temperatures exceeding 50
°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.  Do not 
spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material. Do not use
near or place container on 
polished or painted surfaces. 

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4.5  INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION 

None known. 

4.6  PREGNANCY AND LACTATION 

No known effects in pregnancy and lactation. However, as with
all medicines, use with 
caution. 

4.7  EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES 

None known. 

4.8 UNDESIRABLE 
EFFECTS 

Skin rash. 
Methaemoglobinaemia especially in infants and children. 

4.9 OVER