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CRYSTADERM CREAM
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Presentation: Cream: 10g, 15g, 25g tube.
Active Ingredients: Hydrogen peroxide 1% w/w.
Approved Indications: Treatment and prevention of minor skin infections such as acne, cuts, scrapes, burns or school sores.
Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Use under medical guidance in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use in the
presence of iodine, permanganate and any other strong oxidising agents.
Adverse Effects: Mild sensation of burning may be experienced for a short time after application.
Directions: After cleansing the area, apply cream 2-3 times daily on affected area. A dry film will appear on the skin after
application, which can be washed off with water.
Price Band: $10 - $20 and over (Price varies with pack size). Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule
Subsidy Conditions: Fully subsidised (15g only)
Medicine Classification: General Sale
MICRODACYN WOUND CARE AND HYDROGEL
TE ARAI BIOFARMA
Presentation: Wound care solution: 120ml pump spray bottle. Hydrogel: 60g pump spray bottle.
Active Ingredients: Super oxidized solution. Ancillary substances: hypochlorous acid, sodium hypochlorite.
Indications: For use in irrigating, debriding and moistening acute and chronic wounds. Removes and kills microbes including bacteria,
drug resistant bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores. Enables the bodies wound healing process.
Contraindications: Previous hypersensitivity to Microdacyn
Precautions: Do not inject. For serious wounds see your healthcare professional.
Adverse Effects: Some people may experience minor discomfort on application which quickly subsides.
Directions: For acute wounds, abrasions, cuts and burns: thoroughly irrigate the area with Microdacyn wound care. Microdacyn is noncytotoxic
so will not damage healthy tissue or cells. For chronic wounds: apply a Microdacyn soaked gauze before and after
debridement to aid biofilm destruction. Microdacyn can be used at all ages and all areas of the body including the face. Repeat
Microdacyn use at every dressing change. See product information for more details.
Price Band: $18.00-$22.00
Subsidy Conditions: Microdacyn may be funded by your District Health Board, community nursing service or ACC.
Medicine Classification: Medical Device
SAVLON
RECKITT BENCKISER (NZ) LTD
Presentation: Cream, 30g, 75g.
Active Ingredients: Chlorhexidine hydrochloride 1mg/g, cetrimide 5mg/g. Also contains hydroxybenzoates and phenoxyethanol as
preservatives.
Approved Indications: Cuts, scratches, blisters, insect bites, grazes, windburn, sunburn, nappy rash, cracked and itchy skin.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: External use only. If swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep out of eyes and ears.
Adverse Effects: Rarely, sensitive skin reactions.
Directions: Apply as required.
Price Band: Under $10
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
SOOV CREAM
DOUGLAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Presentation: Cream, 50g tube.
Active Ingredients: Lignocaine hydrochloride 1%, cetrimide 1%, chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2%, phenoxyisopropanol 1%. Lanolin and
paraben free.
Approved Indications: Relieves pain, soothes and helps prevent infection of cuts, grazes, minor burns, scalds, sunburn. Helps relieve
itching and discomfort due to haemorrhoids.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: External use only. Avoid eyes.
Adverse Effects: Skin irritation.
Directions: Apply 2-4 times daily.
Price Band: Under $10
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: General Sale
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