1. Name Of The Medicinal Product
Metanium Ointment
Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment
2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition
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3. Pharmaceutical Form
Ointment for topical administration.
4. Clinical Particulars
4.1 Therapeutic Indications
As a treatment for nappy rash
4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration
Posology:
Topical.
Adults:
Not applicable.
Elderly:
Not applicable.
Children:
Dab a small amount of Metanium over the sore area. Spread the ointment thinly so the skin texture can be clearly seen through it. Repeat at each nappy change.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug formulation.
4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use
If no response occurs, or the condition worsens, consult your doctor.
For external use only.
4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction
Not known.
4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation
Not known.
4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines
Not applicable.
4.8 Undesirable Effects
Rarely: skin irritations.
4.9 Overdose
Not applicable.
5. Pharmacological Properties
5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties
The combination of titanium salts with a water repellent siliconised base forms a tenacious non-occlusive film on the skin which protects against irritation and repeated hydration.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties
Metanium is indicated for topical use and has an action similar to zinc oxide preparations.
5.3 Preclinical Safety Data
Not applicable.
6. Pharmaceutical Particulars
6.1 List Of Excipients
Dimethicone 350
Light Liquid Paraffin
Tincture of Benzoin
White Soft Paraffin.
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not known.
6.3 Shelf Life
36 months.
6.4 Special Precautions For Storage
Do not store above 25°C.
6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container
Aluminium collapsible tube with membrane seal and spiked polypropylene cap.
Pack sizes: 25 g, 30 g.
6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling
No special precautions necessary.
7. Marketing Authorisation Holder
Thornton & Ross Ltd
Linthwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5QH
United Kingdom
8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)
PL 00240/0366
9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation
30/04/02.
10. Date Of Revision Of The Text
8th April 2010
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