Fenistil® Gel, 30 G

Fenistil Gel contains an active ingredient that belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines.

Fenistil Gel is used to treat itching caused by insect bites, hives (urticaria), skin conditions, sunburn and minor superficial burns. The gel provides a pleasant cooling sensation and moisturises the skin. The specially developed anti-allergic active ingredient relieves itching and a burning sensation on the skin. Fenistil Gel also has a local anaesthetic effect. This means you can quickly get back to enjoying the summer without a care in the world.

How does Fenistil Gel work?

Fenistil Gel stops the itching by blocking the action of histamine, a substance released by the body during allergic reactions. The gel is quickly absorbed by the skin and relieves itching and skin irritation within a few minutes. Fenistil Gel also has a local anaesthetic effect.

If you do not feel any better – or if your symptoms have worsened – after 1 week, consult your doctor.

Benefits

• Cools
• Relieves itching
• Absorbs quickly
• Contains no fragrances or colourings
• Ideal for children and adults

Don’t forget to pack Fenistil Gel if you’ve planned any outdoor activities, such as a day at the beach, a camping trip or a hike.

Fenistil Gel is easily and quickly absorbed by the skin and is free from alcohol, perfume and colourants. The gel is suitable for children and adults.

Why does a mosquito bite itch?

When they bite, mosquitoes inject a saliva secretion into the skin to ensure that the victim’s blood remains fluid and does not clot. In humans, this saliva triggers the release of the body’s own histamine – an allergic reaction that is usually confined to the bite site and is most often associated with ‘agonising’ itching. A wheal often forms at the bite site for a few hours.

Dosage form

Gel

Directions for use

• Children, adolescents and adults: Unless otherwise recommended by a doctor, apply to the affected area of skin 2–4 times a day.
• Duration of use: Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve within a week.

Ingredients

• The active ingredient is: dimetindene maleate. 1 g contains 1 mg of dimetindene maleate. 1 cm of gel contains 0.24 mg of dimetindene maleate.
• The other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride, sodium edetate, carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide solution, purified water.