FOILLE BURNS CREAM 29.5 G TUBE

Name
Foille Burns Cream
benzyl alcohol, benzocaine, chloroxylenol


What is it and what is it for?
Foille Scorature is a medicine for use on the skin, which contains benzocaine (capable of relieving pain, burning and itching on the skin), benzyl alcohol (with a disinfectant action and capable of calming pain) and chloroxylenol (with a disinfectant action).

Foille Scorture is used:
• in case of redness of the skin due to excessive and prolonged exposure to the sun (sunburn), small burns, skin irritations caused by various chemical-physical agents, insect bites;
• in the dressing of superficial lesions (grazes and abrasions) and superficial skin wounds.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short time of treatment.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Foille Burns
- if you are allergic to benzyl alcohol, benzocaine, chloroxylenol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);

This medicine should not be applied to the eyes.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Foille Scorture.

Foille Scorature should only be used on the skin (for external use), on superficial, non-extensive lesions and for a short period of time.
In the following cases, always use this medicine only after consulting your doctor:
- if you have deep or severe wounds, numerous insect bites,
- when a blister with liquid forms or the surface of the skin is burned (severe burns) or particularly extensive minor burns;
- in children between 6 months and 2 years of age (see “Children”);
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see “Pregnancy and breastfeeding”).

Avoid contact with eyes.

The effectiveness and safety of benzocaine depend on correct dosing, so you should use the smallest amount of medicine needed to achieve pain relief.

Apply Foille Burns with caution if you have severely damaged mucous membranes or if you experience redness (inflammation), to avoid excessive absorption of benzocaine into the body.

Avoid prolonged use of Foille Burns, especially on large surfaces. The use of medications on the skin (topical products), especially if prolonged, can cause irritation or allergy (sensitization). If this occurs, discontinue use and consult your doctor for appropriate treatment.

If the lesion does not improve after a few days, if the redness, pain or swelling worsens or if an infection occurs, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.

Consult your doctor even if these disorders have occurred in the past.

Children
Foille Scorature should not be used in children under 6 months of age.
In children between 6 months and 2 years of age, use this medicine only after consulting your doctor (see “Warnings and precautions”).


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Using Foille Scorature, especially if prolonged, may cause allergic reactions (sensitization), resulting in redness and itching. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult your doctor for appropriate treatment.
Rarely, excessive benzocaine absorption can cause cyanosis, a particularly noticeable bluish discoloration of the lips and fingers, especially in children and the elderly. If this occurs, contact your nearest hospital.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.