Scholl Athletes Foot Spray Liquid
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Scholl Athlete’s Foot Spray Liquid
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Tolnaftate 0.068%w/w (to deliver 1% to the skin).
Excipient: Butylhydroxytoluene (E321) 0.007% w/w
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Topical spray
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Prevention and treatment of Athlete’s Foot
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Topical
For best results the feet should be washed and dried before use. Shake can before use. Point nozzle towards the affected area, holding it 10-15cm away. Spray liberally over the affected area.
Recommended Dose: Twice daily, in the morning and at night.
Treatment should continue for up to two weeks after the symptoms disappear.
No distinction is made between different categories of patient.
4.3 Contraindications
Not recommended for nail or scalp infections.
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
For external use only Keep out of eyes
If symptoms do not improve within 10 days, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
Flammable, pressurised container. Protect from direct sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not spray on naked flame or incandescent material. Do not pierce or burn even after use.
Contains butylhydroxytoluene (E321). May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis), or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None stated.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
No known restrictions.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None stated.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Adverse reactions have been ranked under headings of frequency using the following convention: | ||
Very common |
> 1/10 | |
Common |
> 1/100 to > 1/10 | |
Uncommon |
> 1/1,000 to < 1/100 | |
Rare |
> 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000 | |
Very rare |
<1/10,000 | |
Within easy frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. | ||
System Organ Class |
Frequency | |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorder |
Unknown |
Skin reactions Skin irritation Pruritis Contact dermatitis |
4.9 Overdose
Not applicable.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Antifungal
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Not applicable for a topical dosage form.
5.3
Preclinical safety data
None stated
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Polyethylene - polypropylene glycol monobutyl ether
Ethanol
Butane
Propane
Iso-butane
6.2 Incompatibilities
None stated.
6.3 Shelf life
48 months unopened.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Warnings for the labelling:
Pressurised container: May burst if heated.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Do not spray on open flame or other ignition source.
Pressurised container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50° C / 122° F. Danger. Extremely Flammable Aerosol (and logo)
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Tinplate aerosol can, epoxy coated internally with valve assembly and overcap. Can sizes: 150ml.
Special precautions for disposal
6.6
None stated
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Scholl Consumer Products Ltd
103-105 Bath Road
Slough
SL1 3UH
UK
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 00587/0008
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE
AUTHORISATION
24/04/85 / 29/01/99
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
18/02/2015