Name
Fenistil 0.1% gel
Dimethindene maleate


What it is and what it is used for
Fenistil gel contains the active ingredient dimethindene maleate which belongs to the group of medicines known as "antihistamines" and is used against itching of various origins and local inflammation.

Fenistil gel is indicated for the local treatment of the symptoms:
• itchy skin inflammation (pruritic dermatitis);
• solar erythema;
• insect bites.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5-7 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Fenistil gel
• if you are allergic to dimethindene maleate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• with an occlusive dressing, i.e. a bandage that does not allow air to pass through.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil gel.

Pay special attention:
• do not apply Fenistil gel on large areas of skin, especially on broken and inflamed skin, on areas with blisters, on raw sores and on surfaces that produce serum or pus;
• avoid contact of Fenistil gel with the eyes;
• avoid prolonged exposure of the treated areas to the sun;
• the use, especially if for long periods of time, of local medicines can cause reactions on the skin. If this occurs, stop treatment with Fenistil gel and consult your doctor who will give you an appropriate therapy.

Children
Fenistil gel should be used in children under 2 years of age only after consulting a doctor.
In infants and young children, do not use Fenistil gel on large areas of skin and in particular on areas with damaged and inflamed skin.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop treatment and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects during treatment with Fenistil gel:

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
• dry skin;
• burning sensation on the skin.

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
• inflammation of the skin of an allergic nature (allergic dermatitis).

Side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
• allergic skin reactions.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.