Our frequently asked questions
Find the answers to your questions about Savlon
Is Savlon suitable for use on children?
Savlon Antiseptic Cream and Savlon Scar Prevention Gel are suitable for use on children. Savlon Antiseptic and Pain Relief Gel and Savlon Bites & Stings Pain Relief Gel are suitable for children aged 12+.
Can Savlon be used internally?
No, all Savlon products are strictly for external use only and should not be used internally. Avoid contact with the eyes, middle ear, meninges and other nervous tissue.
What are the main uses of Savlon?
Savlon is a first aid treatment for minor wounds, burns and skin reactions. Our range of products can be used to help prevent infection in cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, shaving cuts, blisters, sores, insect bites and stings, chapped skin and spots.
Can Savlon Bites & Stings Pain Relief Gel be used on animal bites?
Savlon Bites & Stings Gel is not suitable for use on animal bites such as dog or cat bites but is an effective treatment for insect bites and stings, such as gnat bites or bee stings. If you have been bitten by an animal, please seek medical advice from your GP or local emergency department.
Will Savlon treat pain?
Savlon Bites & Stings Pain Relief Gel and Savlon Antiseptic and Pain Relief Gel can be effective in the treatment of pain as they contain anaesthetic to help relieve pain from minor wounds, burns and insect bites and stings.
Can Savlon prevent wounds or burns from leaving a scar?
Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Gel contains hydro-active colloid gel to create optimal healing conditions to support the skins healing process and helps to reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Product information
Available in 30g tubes
Recommended dosage
Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly, for general use, apply freely and smooth gently into the affected skin. For cuts, abrasions or burns, spread freely and if necessary cover with a dressing. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use in body cavities (e.g. mouth, vagina, inner ear).
Allergens
Do not take/use Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the other ingredients of Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream.
• If you have an operation, as contact with the brain or spinal cord, and the middle ear should
be avoided.
Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream may in rare cases cause allergic reactions, leading to a drop in blood pressure and even to unconsciousness. Early symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may be a skin rash or asthma. If you notice these symptoms, stop using Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Before you use this medicine
Do not take/use Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the other ingredients of Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream.
• If you have an operation, as contact with the brain or spinal cord, and the middle ear should
be avoided.
Special warnings and precautions
Savlon Burns & Scalds 0.25% Cream may in rare cases cause allergic reactions, leading to a drop in blood pressure and even to unconsciousness. Early symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may be a skin rash or asthma. If you notice these symptoms, stop using Savlon Burns & Scalds and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Savlon Antiseptic Cream, Savlon Advanced Healing Gel, Savlon Antiseptic and Pain Relief Gel and Savlon Bites & Stings are strictly for external use only. Always read the label. Savlon Antiseptic Cream for the cleansing and prevention of infection in minor wounds. Savlon Advanced Healing for faster healing and reduced risk of scarring. Savlon Dual Action Gel and Savlon Bites & Stings Gel for insect bites and stings, for 12 + years.