What is in the tube ?

This tube contains 35g of a medicine called Difflam-P Cream. It contains an ingredient called benzydamine hydrochloride, one of a group of anti-inflammatory painkillers which work effectively to stop both pain and swelling. The cream contains 3% w/w benzydamine hydrochloride. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: cutina MD, cetyl alcohol, cetiol V, eumulgin B1, propylene glycol, perfume crematest, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate and water.

What is Difflam-P Cream for ?

This cream can be used to treat most common aches and pains, including sprains, strains, bruises, sore muscles and stiff joints. When rubbed into the skin at an affected site it will help to reduce pain, swelling and stiffness.

Points to check before using Difflam-P Cream

• If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying for a baby, you should tell your pharmacist, or doctor, before using this cream.
• Do not use Difflam-P Cream if you know you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other ingredients.
• Do not apply Difflam-P Cream near the eyes, mouth, nose or around the genitals or anus.

How to use Difflam-P Cream

• Squeeze between a half- and a full-finger length (35 - 85mm) of cream from the tube (the larger the area to be treated, the more cream you will need). Rub this gently into the affected area until it seems to disappear.
• Apply the cream three times each day, for no more than 10 days your doctor may tell you to you use it more often).
• Always wash your hands after rubbing in the cream (unless your hands are being treated).
• If you are not sure how often to apply the cream or how much to use each time, ask your pharmacist for help.

What might happen when using Difflam-P Cream ?

Like all medicines, this cream may cause some side-effects. These may include rashes, redness and itching of the skin. Sometimes the skin may become more sensitive to sunlight after using Difflam-P Cream; this means the skin may get red and painful after only a few minutes in the sun. These side-effects should disappear if you stop using the cream. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice this, or any other side-effects, or if any side-effects continue for more than a few days.

How to store Difflam-P Cream

You should keep this medicine between 5°C and 30°C.
Do not freeze it.
Do not use the cream after the expiry date printed on the tube.
Keep out of the reach of children.

REMEMBER....

Difflam-P Cream should only be used as recommended in this leaflet. If you have any questions about the medicine or its use you should speak to your pharmacist.