Anthisan Cream Mepyramine 2% for Insect Bites, Stings & Nettle Rash - 25g
Mepyramine 2% antihistamine cream that calms the itch, redness and swelling of insect bites, stings and nettle rash where it starts. Two or three times a day for up to three days. 25g.
- Calms itching bites and stings.
- Blocks histamine where it's released.
- Nettle rash too.
- Adults and children, up to 3 days.
- Limit: 10 packs per order.
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Pharmacy medicine — pharmacist review
Bites and stings — 3 days max, not on eczema
Product overview
About Anthisan Cream
The antihistamine cream for insect bites, stings and nettle rash: Anthisan is mepyramine maleate 2%, which blocks the histamine your skin releases when a wasp, mosquito or nettle strikes, calming the itch, redness and swelling where it starts. The tube for the picnic bag and the first-aid kit. 25g, suitable for adults and children.
Why an antihistamine cream
Steroid creams damp down inflammation in general; Anthisan targets the histamine itself, which is what makes a bite itch. Applied early it breaks the scratch-inflame-scratch cycle that turns a bite into a week-long welt, and unlike an antihistamine tablet it works where it's put, with no drowsiness.
How to use
Apply to the bite, sting or rash two or three times a day for up to three days. Remove a bee sting first by scraping it sideways with a fingernail or card. Wash hands after use and keep it away from eyes and mouth.
Good to know
Not for eczema or broken skin, and not for more than a few days at a time; stop if the skin becomes more irritated. Swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheeze, dizziness or a spreading rash after a sting is an emergency: call 999. A bite that becomes hot, spreading and painful may be infected and needs a GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.
Product details
- Active ingredients Mepyramine maleate 2% w/w
- Vendor Anthisan
- SKU 0014043
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
Anthisan or hydrocortisone cream?
Anthisan blocks the histamine that makes a bite itch and can be used on children; hydrocortisone 1% cream reduces inflammation and is the fallback for a bite that's swollen and angry.
Can children use it?
Yes — the licence covers adults, the elderly and children, two or three times a day for up to three days.
When should I see a doctor?
Any swelling of the face or throat, breathing difficulty or dizziness after a sting is an emergency. A bite that's hot, red and spreading after a day or two may be infected.
Shipping information
We deliver across mainland UK by Royal Mail Tracked, usually within 3–5 working days.
Delivery is £2.99, or free on orders over £40. You'll get tracking by email once your order is on its way.
For full details, see our Delivery Policy.
