Anthisan cream contains a medicine called Mepyramine Maleate. This belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, it works by blocking a natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Anthisan cream may be used to provide relief, pain, itching and inflammation caused by insect stings, bites and nettle rash.
Anthisan bite and sting cream should be applied directly to the site of the insect bite, insect sting or stinging nettle rash. For best results, use as soon as possible after the bite or sting.
Mepyramine Maleate 2% w/w, Ceto-Stearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene Glycol 600 Monostearate, caster Oil, Methyldroxybenzoate, Foin Copue (fragrance), Silicone Antifoam, Purified Water.
Do not use on large areas of skin, if the skin is cut or grazed, on eczema or broken skin or on areas of sunburnt skin. Stop using if you notice signs of skin sensitivity. These includes redness, swelling, itching, pain or burning sensation. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.