Effective Treatment For Minor Burns (Acriflex Antiseptic Burns Cream)

Member Name: ickleannie

Product:	Acriflex Antiseptic Burns Cream
Date:	25/07/09 (110 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Soothing and Effective

Disadvantages: None That I Found

I suffer from many allergies and have to be really careful about the topical treatments that I use to treat scratches, minor burns etc. otherwise I end up in a worst condition than I was in the first place with a minor ailment. Traditional treatments like TCP and Savlon unfortunately react with this sensitivity and I end up with lumps and bumps or the area becomes red and inflamed. As a result I am always on the lookout for new treatments that I can try out to combat this problem. I recently burned myself very slightly when I was hurriedly ironing some clothes. Not the brightest thing to do however it was quite irritatingly painful right on the side of my hand. And worthy of some ointment. I had recently purchased a newish product that is available from most high street chemists called Acriflex so I decided to give it a try.

This product is available to buy for around £1.50 for a 30g tube of the product. It is packaged in a distinctively coloured orangey-red box. The name prominently displayed on the front. The inner tube is made from a metallic material. The opening is sealed however there is a spike in the screw-top lid which pierces the product and hence allows access to the cream inside. The cream itself contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate which is an antibacterial agent useful in the treatment of minor burns and scalds, abrasions, scratches, cuts, sunburn blisters and also in the treatment of infected and cracked skin. Other ingredients include Arlatone983S, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Liquid Paraffin, Dimeticone 20, Glycerol, Quinoline Yellow Lake 250 and purified water.

The cream itself is a pale yellow colour which is completely odourless, this I thought was fantastic as some similar products on the market have a really pungent smell which hangs around for days after application no matter how hard you try to wash it off. I applied initially with caution and left it on for a good twenty minutes after which time a reaction would have taken place had I been sensitive to the cream. Luckily for me this was not the case with this product so I applied a little more. I found it to be extremely cooling and soothing. Although I could still feel the dull aching of my small burn it didn't feel nearly as bad as it had originally been so overall I was quite please with the relief given by using the product. It was also quickly absorbed and very light so after a few seconds you actually cant feel that you have applied it at all.

A note of caution with using the product is that it is for external use only. The manufacturer also recommends that it is not to be used if you think that you may be allergic to any of the product ingredients. If you do use and then develop a rash or other symptoms then consult a doctor or pharmacist immediately. It is also important that you keep the cream away from the eyes. I know I shouldn't laugh but the information leaflet tells you to avoid contact with the brain and spinal cord I am still trying to work out how you might accidentally manage to get access to be able to do this!!!!! Ladies who are pregnant or breastfeeding should seek medical advice before using the ointment.

Using the product is simple and it is suitable for adults, children and the elderly. It should be applied to the skin as required freely and smoothly and rubbed in gently. If you have a cut or burn it may also be necessary to dress the wound in addition. I would suggest again seeking medical attention if you think that a burn in particular is more serious. The cream can be stored in a medicine cabinet or cupboard there are no specific instruction in keeping this cream.

Overall I would recommend this item as it was very soothing and effective and for me no allergic reaction so I would suggest great for those with allergies or sensitive skin. I will ensure that I continue to have a tube of this in my medicine cabinet as you never know when irritating little accidents can happen. Recommended to all dare I say it 5 stars.

Summary: Treatment for minor burns