Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream 30g is a convenient antiseptic skin cream designed to help cleanse and protect minor everyday skin injuries, including minor burns, grazes, abrasions and nappy rash. It contains cetrimide 0.5% w/w, an antibacterial ingredient used to reduce the risk of infection in small superficial skin problems, while supporting natural healing. Suitable for adults, children and the elderly, it fits neatly into a home first aid kit, travel bag or workplace drawer, and it is supplied in a handy 30g tube.

Key Features

• Antibacterial action: Contains cetrimide 0.5% w/w to help disinfect minor burns, grazes and abrasions and to support hygienic wound care.
• Multi-purpose first aid: Suitable for minor burns, napkin or nappy rash and abrasions, so it can cover several common skin needs with one tube.
• All-ages suitability: Appropriate for adults, children and the elderly, which makes it a practical option for family first aid and general household use.
• Everyday carry size: Supplied as a 30g tube, which is compact for on-the-go care as well as quick access at home.
• Clear safety profile notes: Includes important excipient warnings, as cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions and chlorocresol may cause allergic reactions in some people.

What is Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream used for?

Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream is used for minor burns, grazes and abrasions, and it is also indicated for nappy or napkin rash. Since it is an antiseptic cream with antibacterial properties, it is intended to help keep minor skin problems clean and protected.

What is the active ingredient, and what does it do?

The active ingredient is cetrimide 0.5% w/w. Cetrimide has antibacterial properties, so it helps reduce germs on the skin when treating minor, superficial injuries.

Who can use Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream?

Adults, children and the elderly can use Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream, which is helpful when one antiseptic cream needs to suit a whole household. However, it should not be used by anyone with hypersensitivity to cetrimide or other listed ingredients.

Are there any important warnings or sensitivities to know about?

Avoid contact with the eyes, and use it externally on the skin only, as it is not intended for use in body cavities. Prolonged or repeated use may lead to hypersensitivity to cetrimide, while cetostearyl alcohol and chlorocresol may trigger skin or allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.

What does the cream look like, and what size does it come in?

Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream is described as a white cream with a faint smell. It is supplied in 30g tubes, which is a practical size for keeping close at hand.

Active Ingredient: Cetrimide 0.5% w/w

Other Ingredients: Cetostearyl Alcohol, Liquid Paraffin, Chlorocresol, and Purified Water.

Gentle enough to care for the skin of adults and children. Apply Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream directly to the skin area affected, and avoid contact with the eyes.

Keep safely out of sight and reach of children, and store in a cool dry place, away from any heat sources.

Do not use if sensitive to Cetrimide or any of the other ingredients. Long-term or frequent use of this product may cause an allergy to Cetrimide.

Avoid contact with the eyes, and do not use in body cavities.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Care+ Antiseptic First Aid Cream.

Long-term or frequent use of this product may cause an allergy to cetrimide.

Contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions like contact dermatitis.

Contains chlorocresol which may cause allergic reactions like a rash, itching, and wheezing.