Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official and paediatric dosages, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official and paediatric dosages, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
? Care Tea Tree Oil 100% is a traditional herbal medicinal product containing tea tree oil. It is used for the following conditions:
wounds and insect bites If fever or signs of worsening skin infection
B) For the treatment of small boils
If the symptoms get worse, or last for more than five days during the use of this product, see your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. If you forget to use Care Tea Tree Oil 100% If you forget to use this product, use the next dose when it's due. Do not use a double dose. If you accidentally swallow Care Tea Tree Oil 100% If anyone accidentally swallows tea tree oil contact a doctor. In children, ingestion of tea tree oil is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital treatment and respiratory support.
in mild athlete's foot To completely stop fungal infections, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be seen. If symptoms worsen, or persist during the use of this product, see your doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner. D) For the treatment of minor
inflammation of the lining of the mouth Do not swallow this product. If the symptoms worsen, or last for more than five days during the use of this product, see a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner.
effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Like all medicines, Care Tea Tree Oil 100% can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The following effects may occur when using tea tree oil; mild burning or smarting pain, irritation, itching, stinging, redness, contact dermatitis (inflamed, blistered, dry, cracked or thickened areas of skin) or other allergic reactions. Discontinue use if you find that any of these symptoms are troubling you and talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. A burn-like skin reaction has been reported on rare occasions. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. This includes any possible side
(furuncles) and mild acne Stir 25 to 30 drops of the product into 100 ml of lukewarm water, put onto a suitable material such as a piece of gauze then apply as a dressing to the affected areas of the skin. OR Undiluted product can be applied to the boil using a cotton bud 2 to 3 times daily. Do not use for more than one month. If the symptoms get worse, or continue during the use of this product, see your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. C) For the relief of itching and irritation
in cases of mild athlete's foot Put 6 to 10 drops of the product in enough warm water to cover the feet. Soak feet for 5 to 10 minutes a day. OR Undiluted product can be applied to the affected area using a cotton bud 2 to 3 times daily. Do not use for more than one month. If the symptoms get worse, or continue during the use of this product, see your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. D) Use as a mouth rinse or gargle after
dilution For the treatment of minor inflammation of the lining of the mouth The product must be diluted before use. Mix 6 to 10 drops of the product in 100 ml of water and use as a mouth rinse or gargle 2 to 3 times daily. Do not swallow the product.
are seen, such as swelling, redness, pain or pus forming in the affected area, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. If symptoms worsen, or last for more than one week during the use of this product, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. B) For the treatment of small boils (furuncles) and mild acne In cases of severe acne, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be seen. If not treated adequately, acne may cause scarring. If you have widespread redness, oozing or infected skin sores, infected or inflamed spots, if the skin is broken, or if the affected area has suddenly become inflamed, do not use this product and see your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. If symptoms worsen or persist, see your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. C) For the relief of itching and irritation
Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or trying for a baby, you should ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner for advice before use.
The container is an amber glass bottle with a child-resistant plastic stopper cap and an incorporated plastic dropper. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder and Manufacturer: Thornton & Ross Limited, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was last revised in June 2017 A version of this leaflet suitable for blind or partially-sighted people can be obtained from Thornton & Ross Limited, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
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Care Tea Tree Oil 100% comes as medicine containing 100%. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in Care Tea Tree Oil 100% is tea tree oil.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Care Tea Tree Oil 100%, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the treatment of small superficial wounds, insect bites, small boils (furuncles and mild acne), for the symptomatic treatment of minor inflammation of the oral mucosa and for the relief of itching and irritation in cases of mild athlete's foot, based on traditional use only.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years old:
Cutaneous use:
For the treatment of small superficial wounds and insect bites
1 to 3 drops of undiluted essential oil to be applied to the affected area using a cotton bud 1 to 3 times daily.
Duration of use
If the symptoms worsen, or persist for more than one week during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
For the treatment of small boils (furuncles and mild acne)
25 to 30 drops of essential oil stirred in 100 ml of lukewarm water to be applied as an impregnated dressing to the affected areas of the skin.
Undiluted essential oil to be applied to the boil using a cotton bud 2 to 3 times daily.
For the relief of itching and irritation in cases of mild athlete's foot
6 to 10 drops of essential oil in an appropriate volume of warm water to cover the feet. Soak feet for 5 to 10 minutes a day.
Undiluted essential oil to be applied to the affected area using a cotton bud 2 to 3 times daily.
Duration of use
Not to be used for more than one month.
If the symptoms worsen, or persist during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted
Oromucosal use
For the treatment of minor inflammation of the oral mucosa
6 to 10 drops of essential oil to be mixed in 100 ml of water and used as a mouth rinse or gargle 2 to 3 times daily.
Duration of use
If the symptoms worsen, or persist for more than five days during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended (see Section 4.4.'Special warnings and precautions for use.')
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to colophony.
None reported.
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
No fertility data is available.
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Cutaneous use
None reported
Oromucosal use
Accidental ingestion may cause central nervous system depression and muscle weakness. However, in adults these symptoms generally resolve within 36 hours.
If ingestion occurs, the patient should be monitored and standard supportive treatment applied as required.
In children, ingestion of tea tree oil is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital treatment and respiratory support.
Ask anything about Care Tea Tree Oil 100%. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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