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1. BENZAFARM 0.25%+70% cutaneous solution
   1. What is BENZAFARM and what is it used for?
   2. What you need to know before using BENZAFARM
   3. How to use BENZAFARM
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store BENZAFARM
   6. Contents of the pack and other information
2. BENZAFARM 0.25%+70% cutaneous solution
   1. What is BENZAFARM and what is it used for
   2. What you need to know before using BENZAFARM
   3. How to use BENZAFARM
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store BENZAFARM
   6. Contents of the pack and other information

BENZAFARM 0.25%+70% cutaneous solution

Benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol

Read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine as it contains important
information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you want more information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
• If any side effects occur, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• See a doctor if you do not feel better or if your symptoms worsen after a few days.

Contents of this leaflet:

• 1. What BENZAFARM is and what it is used for
• 2. What you need to know before you use BENZAFARM
• 3. How to use BENZAFARM
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store BENZAFARM
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is BENZAFARM and what is it used for?

BENZAFARM contains two active ingredients: benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol which belong to
a group of medicines called antiseptics and disinfectants that reduce or stop the growth of bacteria.
BENZAFARM is indicated for cleaning and disinfecting:

• intact skin or in the presence of superficial wounds of small size;
• the surgical field before a surgical operation.

Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement or if you notice a worsening of symptoms after a few
days.

2. What you need to know before using BENZAFARM

Do not use BENZAFARM

• if you are allergic to benzalkonium chloride, ethyl alcohol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in children under 2 years of age who are predisposed to breathing problems (laryngospasm) and convulsions (See section “Children”).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using BENZAFARM.
Apply this medicine only to the skin (external use).
Do not inhale or ingest this medicine as serious consequences, even
fatal, may occur.
Do not apply this medicine to the eyes or ear.
Furthermore, it is recommended to avoid contact with the brain or with the membranes that cover the brain
(meninges).
Do not expose yourself to the sun or solarium lamps (artificial sources of ultraviolet rays) after applying
this medicine to the skin.
Do not use this medicine for prolonged treatments.
BENZAFARM, especially if used for long periods of time, can cause allergic reactions
(sensitization phenomena). In this case,
stop treatment and inform your doctor who will establish suitable therapy.
.
The product is flammable: do not expose the container to sources of heat and do not spray it on flame or incandescent body.

Children
Due to the presence of camphor, this medicine should not be used in children under 2 years of age
predisposed to breathing problems and convulsions (See section “Do not use BENZAFARM”).
In children over 2 years of age, it should be used with great caution.

Other medicines and BENZAFARM
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other
medicines.
During treatment with BENZAFARM, avoid the use of other similar medicines (antiseptics and/or detergents).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you can use this medicine.

Driving and operating machinery
This medicine does not impair the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.

BENZAFARM contains lemon essential oil, which in turn contains linalool, citronellol and
geraniol. Linalool, citronellol and geraniol may cause allergic reactions.

3. How to use BENZAFARM

Use BENZAFARM following the instructions contained in this leaflet or the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist exactly. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Apply the medicine to the affected area and the surrounding area, using a little cotton wool, thoroughly soaked in medicine, and rub for at least 30 seconds.
Repeat the operation 2-3 times a day.
Do not exceed the recommended doses.

If you use more BENZAFARM than you should
If you do not exceed the recommended doses, there is no risk of overdose.
Accidental ingestion of this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting. If you ingest large
quantities of BENZAFARM, symptoms such as: difficulty breathing (dyspnea),
bluish discoloration of the skin (cyanosis), feeling of suffocation (asphyxia), due to the arrest of the
breathing muscles, reduced brain activity (depression of the central nervous system),
lowering of blood pressure (hypotension), deep state of unconsciousness (coma), death may occur.
In case of accidental ingestion/intake of an excessive dose of BENZAFARM, immediately notify
your doctor or go to the nearest hospital.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:

• allergic reactions (intolerance) with symptoms such as burning or irritation of the skin;
• irritation and dryness of the skin, when the medicine is applied frequently.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system at www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.

5. How to store BENZAFARM

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after “Expiry”. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
The medicine is easily flammable.
Store in tightly closed containers, away from flames, sparks and any source of heat.
DO NOT SMOKE.
Do not dispose of any medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What BENZAFARM contains

• The active ingredients are benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol. 100 g of brown solution contains 0.25 g of benzalkonium chloride and 70 g of 96% ethyl alcohol.
• The other ingredients are: lemon essential oil (which in turn contains linalool, citronellol and geraniol), camphor, colorants E110, E122, E131, purified water.

Description of the appearance of BENZAFARM and contents of the pack
Bottles of 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml.

Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Nuova Farmec S.r.l.- Via W. Flemming, 7 - Settimo di Pescantina (VR) - Italy

BENZAFARM 0.25%+70% cutaneous solution

Benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol

Read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine as it contains important
information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you want more information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
• If any side effects occur, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• See a doctor if you do not feel better or if your symptoms worsen after a few days.

Contents of this leaflet:

• 1. What is BENZAFARM and what is it used for
• 2. What you need to know before using BENZAFARM
• 3. How to use BENZAFARM
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store BENZAFARM
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is BENZAFARM and what is it used for

BENZAFARM contains two active ingredients: benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol, which belong to a
group of medicines called antiseptics and disinfectants that reduce or block the growth of bacteria.
BENZAFARM is indicated for cleaning and disinfecting:

• intact skin or in the presence of superficial wounds of small size;
• the hands;
• the surgical field before a surgical operation.

Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement or if you notice a worsening of symptoms after a few
days.

2. What you need to know before using BENZAFARM

Do not use BENZAFARM

• if you are allergic to benzalkonium chloride, ethyl alcohol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in children under 2 years of age who are predisposed to breathing problems (laryngospasm) and convulsions (See the section “Children”).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using BENZAFARM.
Apply this medicine only to the skin (external use).
Do not inhale or ingest this medicine as serious consequences, even
fatal, may occur.
Do not apply this medicine to the eyes or ears.
Furthermore, it is recommended to avoid contact with the brain or with the membranes that cover the brain
(meninges).
Do not expose yourself to the sun or solarium lamps (artificial sources of ultraviolet rays) after applying
this medicine to the skin.
Do not use this medicine for prolonged treatments.
BENZAFARM, especially if used for long periods of time, can cause allergic reactions
(sensitization phenomena). In this case,
stop treatment and inform your doctor who will establish a suitable therapy.
.

Children
Due to the presence of camphor, this medicine should not be used in children under 2 years of age
predisposed to breathing problems and convulsions (See the section “Do not use BENZAFARM”).
In children over 2 years of age, it should be used with great caution.

Other medicines and BENZAFARM
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other
medicines.
During treatment with BENZAFARM, avoid the use of other similar medicines (antiseptics and/or detergents).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you can use this medicine.

Driving and operating machinery
This medicine does not impair the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.

BENZAFARM contains lemon essential oil, which in turn contains linalool, citronellol and
geraniol. Linalool, citronellol and geraniol can cause allergic reactions.

3. How to use BENZAFARM

Use BENZAFARM always following exactly the instructions contained in this leaflet or the instructions
of the doctor or pharmacist. If you have doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Apply the medicine to the affected area and the surrounding area, using a little cotton,
abundantly soaked with medicine, and rub for at least 30 seconds.
Repeat the operation 2-3 times a day.
To disinfect your hands, wash repeatedly with 5-6 ml of medicine for at least 1 minute.
Do not exceed the recommended doses.

If you use more BENZAFARM than you should
If you do not exceed the recommended doses, there is no risk of overdose.
Accidental ingestion of this medicine may cause nausea and vomiting. If you ingest high
quantities of BENZAFARM, symptoms such as: difficulty breathing (dyspnea),
bluish discoloration of the skin (cyanosis), feeling of suffocation (asphyxia), due to the arrest of the
muscles of respiration, reduced brain activity (depression of the central nervous system),
lowering of blood pressure (hypotension), deep state of unconsciousness (coma), death.
In case of accidental ingestion/administration of an excessive dose of BENZAFARM, immediately
inform your doctor or go to the nearest hospital.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:

• allergic reactions (intolerance) with symptoms such as burning or irritation of the skin;
• irritation and dryness of the skin, when the medicine is applied frequently.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system at www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.

5. How to store BENZAFARM

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after “Expiry”. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
The medicine is easily flammable.
Store in tightly closed containers, away from flames, sparks and any source of heat.
DO NOT SMOKE.
Do not dispose of any medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What BENZAFARM contains

• The active ingredients are benzalkonium chloride and ethyl alcohol. 100 g of colorless solution contains 0.25 g of benzalkonium chloride and 70 g of ethyl alcohol 96%.
• The other ingredients are: lemon essential oil (which in turn contains linalool, citronellol and geraniol), camphor, purified water.

Description of the appearance of BENZAFARM and contents of the pack
Bottles of 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml.

Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Nuova Farmec S.r.l.- Via W. Flemming, 7 - Settimo di Pescantina (VR) - Italy