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Sun Care
HAMILTON SUNSCREEN
WILSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD
Presentation: Lotion.
Active Ingredients: Octyl Salicylate, homosalate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octocrylene.
Approved Indications: SPF50+ very high protection sunscreen. Dry Touch formula, UVA/UVB broad spectrum and 4-hours
water-resistant.
Contraindications: None known.
Precautions: For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue if signs of irritation or rash
appear. Use on children under 6 months of age on doctors’ advice.
Adverse Effects: None known.
Directions: Apply generously 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 4 hours and after swimming, heavy
perspiration, or toweling.
Price Band: $15 - $40
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
SUNSENSE SENSITIVE INVISIBLE
DOUGLAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Presentation: Lotion SPF 50+, 75g and 200g.
Active Ingredients: (w/w): Zinc Oxide 15%. Contains no chemical absorbers.
Approved Indications: Protection against sunburn and sun damage for sensitive skin. For face and body. Paediatrician tested. 4-hour
water-resistant.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: External use only. Avoid eyes.
Adverse Effects: None known.
Directions: Apply to clean, dry skin prior to sun exposure. Reapply every 4 hours.
Price Band: $18 - $30
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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Travel (Motion) Sickness
AVOMINE
SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
Presentation: 10 tablets.
Active Ingredients: Promethazine theoclate (25 mg).
Approved Indications: Prevention and treatment of motion sickness.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to promethazine, patients with CNS depression or within 14 days of taking MAOIs.
Precautions: Care in asthma, respiratory disease, severe coronary artery disease, narrow angle glaucoma, epilepsy, hepatic
or renal insufficiency. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation. Avoid driving or using machinery.
Adverse Effects: Drowsiness, blurred vision, gastrointestinal upset.
Directions: Adults and children over 10 years. Prevention: 1 tablet each night at bedtime commencing on the night
before a long journey. For short journeys: 1 tablet to be taken 1 to 2 hours before the journey commences.
Treatment: 1 tablet followed by a second tablet the same evening and a third tablet on the following evening.
Price Band: $10 - $20 and over
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
PHENERGAN
SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
Presentation: Tablet: 10mg & 25mg (50 tabs). Elixir: 100mL 5mg/5mL.
Active Ingredients: Promethazine hydrochloride.
Approved Indications: Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions. A pre-anaesthetic for prevention and control of postoperative
nausea/vomiting, anti-emetic action and anti-secretory effect. Prevention of motion sickness.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient, patients with CNS depression or within 14 days of taking MAOIs. Potential for
central, peripheral apnoea, reduced arousal in children, not suitable for under 2 years.
Precautions: Pregnancy & lactation. Care in asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis, severe coronary artery disease, narrow angle glaucoma,
epilepsy hepatic or renal insufficiency. Avoid driving or using machinery.
Adverse Effects: Drowsiness, headaches, nightmares, disorientation, photosensitivity, blurred vision, dry mouth.
Directions: Dosage: Allergy: Child 2-5 years: 5-15mg/day; 6-12 years: 10-25mg/day; Adults: 25-75mg up to 2-3 times per day.
Dosage: Sedative (under advice of doctor or pharmacist only; limit use to 7 days): child 2-12 years: prescription only, consult a doctor. Adults: 25-75mg. One night-time dose. Nausea and
vomiting, prevention of motion sickness (take night before journey, repeat 6-8 hours if required): 6-12 years: 10mg; Over 12 years: 25mg. For full dosage instructions, please refer
to the datasheet
Price Band: $20.00 - $25.00 Medicine Classification: Pharmacist Only
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