Biafine cream

Active Ingredients

Each 100 gr of cream contains: Triethanolamine (Trolamine) 0.67g.

Indications

Therapeutic activity:

Soothes burns, sunburns, sores and wounds.

Instructions

Do not swallow! This medicine is intended for external use only.

In case of burns:

Apply a one-half centimeter layer of Biafine on and around the affected area. Reapply the cream regularly in order to maintain a fixed amount on the affected area.

In case of burns - cool immediately with cold running water on the burn for 10 minutes, then apply a thick layer of the cream. In case of deep or extensive burns - medical treatment needs to be received.

Skin wounds:

Generally, a thick layer should be applied on and around the wound without rubbing. Maintain a thick layer until the wound forms a scab. A physician may recommend a suitable dressing.

If a dressing is required (burns and skin wounds):

Apply a thick layer of Biafine on and around the affected area, cover with a moist dressing or a  non-absorbent dressing in order to keep it from absorbing the cream.

Secondary reactions after radiation therapy (erythema, dry or moist desquamation, "hardening of the skin etc., with or without pain):

Do not apply Biafine 3-4 hours prior to a radiation session. Apply Biafine immediately  following the first radiation session.

When the skin is not damaged:

If there are no medical instructions - apply Biafine three times a day.

When the skin is cracked (moist desquamation), non infected wounds:

Apply Biafine according to the instructions for treating wounds. If the wound is large , disinfect    it before applying Biafine.

A physician may recommend a suitable dressing.  

Sometimes three applications a day are not sufficient. In such cases , the doctor may recommend an additional two applications a day, one after you wake up in the morning,( if you do have a session that morning scheduled for that same day, do not apply Biafine), and another at night before bedtime.

In case dressing is needed it is advisable to use a sterile dressing since the preparation does not contain any antiseptic substance.

Warnings

Do not use Biafine cream if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients.

Do not use this medicine in case of dermatitis resulting from food or medicinal allergies.

Do not use this medicine on bleeding wounds.

Do not use this medicine without consulting a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are taking another drug concomitantly or if you have just finished treatment with another medicine, inform the attending doctor, in order to prevent hazards or lack of efficacy arising from drug interactions.

Avoid contact with mucous membranes.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.