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Clove Oil

Important information about Clove Oil

•    This medicine is applied onto the affected tooth and gives temporary relief of toothache.

•    It can be used on adults, the elderly and children over 2 years old.

•    Do not use in teething.

•    Do not use on surrounding gums.

•    Talk to your dentist as soon as possible.

Now read the rest of the leaflet before you

use this medicine. It includes other

information which might be especially

important for you.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

1. What the medicine is for 3. How to use this medicine

Clove Oil has a local anaesthetic and mild antiseptic effect and can be used to relieve toothache temporarily.

2. Before you use this medicine

□ Do not use the medicine....

•    If you or your child have an allergy to Clove Oil, Eugenol or Peru Balsam.

•    For teething pain in children.

A Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child have....

• Blood that does not clot easily.

• Diseased or damaged gums.

A Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child are taking..

• Medicines used to prevent blood clotting such as warfarin, as the anti-clotting effects could be increased by using Clove Oil.

Pregnant or breastfeeding..

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Clove Oil should not be used in pregnancy unless the doctor has told you to do so.

A Important things you need to know first....

• Use with caution in the mouth.

• Avoid contact with the skin and gums.

• Repeated use may cause gum damage.

• See your dentist as soon as possible.

Apply it only to the affected tooth.

©Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years old

• Apply a small amount to a cotton bud and place directly on the affected tooth as required.

• Not recommended for children under 2 years old.

If you swallow some

Swallowing small amounts of Clove Oil once applied to your tooth is unlikely to cause a problem.

If you accidentally swallow liquid straight from the bottle see a doctor straight away.

Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Clove Oil can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone. Side effects are:

•    Temporary skin irritation.

•    Dermatitis (skin rash, itching, flaking).

•    Swelling of the lips.

•    Blistering and swelling in the mouth.

•    You may also become sensitive to Clove Oil.

If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5.    Storing this medicine

•    Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.

•    Do not store above 25°C.

•    Keep the bottle tightly closed and protected from light.

•    Avoid contact with surfaces and furniture.

This product may cause staining if spilled.

•    Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

•    Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6.    Further information

What is in this medicine

The active ingredient is: clove oil 100%.

There are no other ingredients.

What the medicine looks like

Clove Oil is a yellow liquid which has a strong

smell of cloves.

It is supplied in 10ml bottles.

Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer

Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield,

HD7 5QH, UK.

This leaflet was last revised in November 2014

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