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Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%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 Dibrompropamidine isetionate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for Sudosalve contains the active substance dibrompropamidine isetionate. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics which can kill certain types of bacteria and fungi. Sudosalve is used to treat nappy rash.
What you need to know before you take it
ing Sudosalve Do not use Sudosalve If you or your baby are allergic to dibrompropamidine or any of the other ingredients of this cream (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Do not use the cream for more than a few days at a time, as long term use can interfere with healing. The cream should not be used for long periods on young children. If you do not see any improvement or if the symptoms worsen after a few days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your baby have experienced allergies to creams or ointments in the past. Other medicines and Sudosalve Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your baby is taking, has recently taken or might take any other medicines. There are no known interactions with other medications. Sudosalve contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), castor oil and cetostearyl alcohol Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Castor oil may cause skin reactions Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). If you have been told by your doctor that you or your baby are allergic to methyl parahydroxybenzoate, castor oil or cetostearyl alcohol contact your doctor before using this medicine.
It can also be used to treat cuts, grazes, minor burns and other minor skin infections and outer ear infections.
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How to take it
Sudosalve Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Wash your hands each time before you use the cream. Apply a pea size amount of the cream onto the skin area to be treated. Wash your hands again when you are finished. Use the cream two or three times a day. Accidental swallowing of the contents of the tube is unlikely to lead to any serious effects. If you forget to use this cream If you forget to apply the cream at the usual time, apply it when you remember, unless it is close to the time for the next application. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a forgotten application.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the following side effects occur stop using this cream and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately: rash, itching or redness at or around the area being treated rash, itching or redness on your fingers and hands after using the cream.
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 or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
Sudosalve Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Keep it in the original tube with the top screwed on. Do not use the cream after the expiry date, which is printed on the tube. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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Contents of the pack and other information
What Sudosalve contains This cream contains the active ingredient dibrompropamidine isetionate 0.15%w/w. It also contains Castor oil – virgin, Cetostearyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol 600 monostearate, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Silicone MS antifoam A, Purified water. What Sudosalve looks like and contents of the pack Sudosalve is a smooth, white cream. The cream is available in a 25g, 30g or 50g tube. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Marketing Authorisation Holder Teva UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, WF10 5HX, United Kingdom Manufacturer Beltapharm S.r.l., Via Stelvio 66, 20095 Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy This leaflet was last revised in September 2025.
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any
Frequently asked questions about Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%w/w Cream
How do I take Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%w/w Cream?
Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%w/w Cream comes as cream containing 0.15%. 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 Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%w/w Cream?
The active substance in Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%w/w Cream is dibrompropamidine isetionate.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%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 Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%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: dibrompropamidine isetionate
- 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
Indications
(a) First aid dressing for minor burns, scalds, abrasions and other open injuries and their routine treatment.
(b) For the treatment of surface infections due to susceptible organisms, particularly in cases with penicillin resistant Staphylococci or certain Gramnegative bacilli.
(c) Treatment of ringworm of the scalp (Microsporum canis) and other superficial fungal infections.
(d) Treatment of pyodermias, including sycosis barbae.
(e) Treatment of otitis externa.
(f) Treatment of nappy rash.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Adults: apply to the affected area, either directly or on a light dressing, two or three times a day.
Elderly and children: no specific recommendations.
For cutaneous use.
4.3. Contraindications
Sudosalve nappy rash treatment 0.15%w/w Cream should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to dibrompropamidine or any of the other ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Prolonged use may interfere with healing and cause skin necrosis in infants.
This medicine contains the following excipients:
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
• Castor oil may cause skin reactions
• Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg. contact dermatitis).
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
There is no evidence of the drug's safety in human use nor is there any evidence from animal work that it is free from hazard. Avoid unless considered essential.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None.
4.8. Undesirable effects
There is always the possibility, although rare, of a sensitisation reaction or contact dermatitis occurring: in such an event, treatment should be discontinued immediately.
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 or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
The 25g tube of Sudosalve nappy rash treatment 0.15%w/w Cream contains 37.5mg of dibrompropamidine, the 30g contains 45mg and the 50g contains 75mg. No toxic effects are likely to occur even if the contents of a full tube are accidentally ingested. Similarly, the ingredients of the base are unlikely to have toxic effects in the quantities present.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Sudosalve Nappy Rash Treatment 0.15%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.