Name of the medicinal product
ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application
Please read this entire leaflet carefully before using this medicine.
a) This medicine is a SELF-MEDICATION product and may be used without consulting a doctor or without prescription.
b) If symptoms persist, worsen or develop into new ones, medical advice should be sought.
c) Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
d) If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.
e) If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet :
1. WHAT IS COOPER MODIFIED ALCOHOL, solution for cutaneous application AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application
3. HOW DO I USE ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application?
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO USE ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class
This medicine is an antiseptic.
It is used to disinfect healthy skin and small superficial wounds.
2. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE USING ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application
List of information needed before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Never use ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application:
- - When applied to mucous membranes.
- - If you are allergic to any of the components, especially tartrazine, particularly in persons allergic to aspirin.
- - In infants under 30 months and children who have had convulsions due to fever (due to the presence of terpene derivatives: camphor).
In case of doubt, it is essential to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take care with ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application:
Special Warnings
- - For external use only.
- - Do not swallow, do not inject.
- - Alcohol should not be used to perform alcohol tests.
- - Follow the advice for use:
- never apply more than the recommended dose, (see Dosage section),
- do not apply to a large area of the body,
- respect the frequency and duration of treatment recommended.
Precautions for use
- - In case of old or recent epilepsy, SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR.
- Under the recommended conditions of use, this medicine does not penetrate the skin. However, caution should be exercised in case of repeated use, over a large area, under an occlusive dressing, on injured skin (especially burns).
- Avoid use near a flame.
In case of doubt, it is essential to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Interactions with other medicines
Use of other drugs
Because of possible interference (antagonism, inactivation), the simultaneous or successive use of antiseptics should be avoided.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including medication obtained without a prescription.
Interactions with food and drink
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and lactation
If you are breastfeeding, it is preferable not to use this medicine and under no circumstances should it be applied to the breasts.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO USE ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application?
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
Two local applications per day on average:
- - either by pouring the solution directly onto the area to be treated,
- - or by using a compress soaked in the solution,
- - or by applying wet dressings soaked in the solution.
Mode of administration
By the skin.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application, is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them.
- - Skin allergy.
- - Frequent application may cause skin irritation and dryness.
- - Due to the presence of terpene derivatives (camphor) and if the recommended doses are not respected: possibility of agitation, confusion in elderly people, risk of convulsions in infants and children.
IN ALL THESE CASES, TELL YOUR DOCTOR.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO USE ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application after the expiry date stated on the bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Close the bottle tightly after use.
Flammable product, keep away from sources of heat.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Medicines must not be disposed of down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Complete list of active ingredients and excipients
What does ALCOHOL MODIFIED COOPER, solution for cutaneous application, contain?
The active substance is:
70% (v/v) ethanol ................................................................................................................. q.s.p. 100 ml
For 100 ml of solution.
The other components are:
Synthetic camphor, tartrazine (E102).
Pharmaceutical form and contents
What is COOPER ALCOHOL MODIFIED, solution for skin application and what does it contain?
This medicinal product is in the form of a solution for cutaneous application.
Bottles of 60 ml, 90 ml, 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml.
Not all presentations may be marketed.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
Holder
COOPERATION PHARMACEUTIQUE FRANCAISE
PLACE LUCIEN AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
FRANCE
Operator
COOPERATION PHARMACEUTIQUE FRANCAISE
PLACE LUCIEN AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
FRANCE
Manufacturer
COOPERATION PHARMACEUTIQUE FRANCAISE
PLACE LUCIEN AUVERT
77020 MELUN CEDEX
FRANCE
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