Conotrane cream

Conotrane cream

Conotrane cream contains the active substances benzalkonium chloride (0.1% w/w) and dimeticone (22.0% w/w).

Excipient(s) with known effect: cetostearyl alcohol

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Cream

A smooth, white cream for topical administration.

Conotrane is used for protection of the skin from moisture, irritants, chafing and contamination with bacteria or yeasts.

It may be used in situations such as in the prevention/treatment of napkin rash, the prevention of pressure sores and in the management of incontinence.

For cutaneous use. The cream should be applied to the affected area(s) several times a day, as necessary or after every napkin change.

Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Conotrane contains paraffin. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

No interaction studies have been performed.

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Conotrane in pregnant women. It is unknown whether benzalkonium chloride, dimeticone or their metabolites are excreted in human milk.

Not relevant.

Local hypersensitivity to benzalkonium chloride is rare.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Not applicable.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATC code: D08A J01

This is a remedy suitable for both prescription and for self-medication. It is a cream for topical application containing dimeticone and benzalkonium chloride. The dimeticone is water repellent allowing transpiration of water vapour from the skin. The benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound, active against bacteria and yeasts.

Not applicable.

None stated.

Cetostearyl alcohol

Macrogol cetostearyl ether

White soft paraffin

Light liquid paraffin

Deionised water

Macrogol 300

Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate

Geranium SC45

None stated.

3 years.

Do not store above 25°C.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

None stated.

Karo Pharma AB

Box 16184

103 24 Stockholm

Sweden

PL 50567/0001

Date of first authorisation: 01 July 1998

Date of latest renewal: 16 July 2003

07 October 2019