Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Fuller's Earth Cream
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Zinc oxide, Kaolin heavy may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
If you notice any side effects, stop use and
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This label was last revised in January 2015
Frequently asked questions about Fuller's Earth Cream
How do I take Fuller's Earth Cream?
Fuller's Earth Cream comes as cream. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Fuller's Earth Cream?
The active substance in Fuller's Earth Cream is zinc oxide, kaolin heavy.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Fuller's Earth Cream, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Fuller's Earth Cream without a prescription?
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.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: zinc oxide, kaolin heavy
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
A soothing and protective cream for the skin.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Cutaneous use Recommended dose and dosage schedule
Applied to the skin as required.This product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.
4.3. Contraindications
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to arachis oil, wool alcohols or any of the other ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
For external use only.Keep all medicines away from childrenFullers Earth Cream contains Arachis Oil (peanut oil) and should not be taken / applied by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with Soya allergy should also avoid Fullers Earth Cream.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
No adverse effects are considered likely when the product is used in either of the above conditions.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
None known. 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.
4.9. Overdose
Overdosage is unlikely. If accidentally ingested treatment should be symptomatic.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Fuller’s Earth Cream. 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.