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Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w 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 Chlorhexidine gluconate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Apply it to the skin as needed.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Do not use in body cavities (e.g. mouth, vagina, inner ear).
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6. Further information What is in this medicine The active ingredient is: chlorhexidine gluconate 20% solution 1.25% v/w. The other ingredients are: arlatone, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, dimeticone 20, glycerol, quinoline yellow lake (E104) and purified water. What the medicine looks like Savlon® Burns & Scalds is a pale yellow cream. It is supplied in 30g tubes. Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in May 2024
5. Storing this medicine
- Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
- There are no special conditions for storing this medicine.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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Possible side effects
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.
- Savlon® Burns & Scalds must not come into contact with the eye due to the risk of visual damage. If it comes into contact with the eyes, wash out immediately and thoroughly with water. In case of any irritation, redness or pain in the eye, or visual disturbance, ask for medical advice promptly. Serious cases of persistent corneal injury (injury to the surface of the eye) potentially requiring corneal transplant have been reported when similar products have accidentally come into contact with the eye during surgical procedures in patients under general anaesthesia (deep painless sleep).
Pregnant or breastfeeding….
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients
- This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Frequently asked questions about Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream
How do I take Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream?
Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w 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 Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream?
The active substance in Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream is chlorhexidine gluconate.
Are there equivalent medicines to Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w Cream?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Acriflex 0.25% w/w Cream. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w 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 Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w 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: chlorhexidine gluconate
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% w/w 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.