Drug reference

Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
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Overview

Indications And Dose

Dry skin conditions (using Aqueous Cream BP) ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be used as a soap substitute ▶Adult: To be used as a soap substitute Skin AQUAMAX ® WASH Dry skin conditions ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be applied to wet or dry skin and rinse ▶Adult: To be applied to wet or dry skin and rinse CETRABEN ® BATH Dry skin conditions, including eczema ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 0.5–1 capful/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 1–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 1–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse DERMALO ® Dermatitis | Dry skin conditions, including ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 5–10 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 15–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 15–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 15–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse DOUBLEBASE ® EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE Dry skin conditions including dermatitis and ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 5–10 mL/bath ▶Child 12–17 years: 15–20 mL/bath ▶Adult: 15–20 mL/bath Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 15–20 mL/bath DOUBLEBASE ® EMOLLIENT SHOWER GEL Dry, chapped, or itchy skin conditions ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be applied to wet or dry skin and rinse, or apply to dry skin after showering ▶Adult: To be applied to wet or dry skin and rinse, or apply to dry skin after showering DOUBLEBASE ® EMOLLIENT WASH GEL Dry, chapped, or itchy skin conditions ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be used as a soap substitute ▶Adult: To be used as a soap substitute E45 ® BATH OIL Endogenous and exogenous eczema, xeroderma, and ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 5–10 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 15 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 15 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse Pruritus of the elderly associated with dry skin ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 15 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse E45 ® WASH CREAM Endogenous and exogenous eczema, xeroderma, and ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be used as a soap substitute ▶Adult: To be used as a soap substitute Pruritus of the elderly associated with dry skin ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: To be used as a soap substitute HYDROMOL ® BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT Dry skin conditions | Eczema | Ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 0.5–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet skin and rinse Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet skin and rinse LPL 63.4 ® Dry skin conditions ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 0.5–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse OILATUM ® EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE Dry skin conditions including dermatitis and ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: Apply 0.5–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse OILATUM ® JUNIOR BATH ADDITIVE Dry skin conditions including dermatitis and ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 0.5–2 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 12–17 years: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet skin and rinse Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet skin and rinse QV ® BATH OIL Dry skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and pruritus ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1–11 months: 5 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 1–17 years: 10 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 10 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse QV ® GENTLE WASH Dry skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and pruritus ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be used as a soap substitute ▶Adult: To be used as a soap substitute ZEROLATUM ® Dry skin conditions | Dermatitis | Ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 5–10 mL/bath ▶Child 12–17 years: 15–20 mL/bath ▶Adult: 15–20 mL/bath Pruritus of the elderly ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: 15–20 mL/bath

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Safety

Important Safety Information

These preparations make the skin and surfaces slippery—particular care is needed when bathing. MHRA/CHM ADVICE (UPDATED DECEMBER 2018): EMOLLIENTS: NEW INFORMATION ABOUT RISK OF SEVERE AND FATAL BURNS WITH PARAFFIN-CONTAINING AND PARAFFIN-FREE EMOLLIENTS See Emollient and barrier preparations p. 1286.

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Dose and formulations

Directions For Administration

Emollient bath additives should be added to bath water; hydration can be improved by soaking in the bath for 10–20 minutes. Some bath emollients can be applied to wet skin undiluted and rinsed off. Emollient preparations contained in tubs should be removed with a clean spoon or spatula to reduce bacterial contamination of the emollient. Emollients should be applied in the direction of hair growth to reduce the risk of folliculitis.

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Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Bath additive CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Acetylated lanolin alcohols, cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), fragrances, isopropyl palmitate ▶Cetraben (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 828 mg per 1 gram Cetraben emollient 82.8% bath additive | 500 ml G £5.75 DT = £5.75 ▶Dermalo (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Acetylated wool alcohols 50 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 650 mg per 1 gram Dermalo bath emollient | 500 ml G £3.44 ▶Doublebase (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Liquid paraffin 650 mg per 1 gram Doublebase emollient bath additive | 500 ml G £5.45 DT = £5.45 ▶E45 emollient bath (Forum Health Products Ltd) E45 emollient bath oil | 500 ml £5.29 ▶Hydromol (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 130 mg per 1 ml, Liquid paraffin light 378 mg per 1 ml Hydromol Bath & Shower emollient | 350 ml £3.91 | 500 ml £4.46 | 1000 ml £8.87 ▶LPL (Huxley Europe Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 634 mg per 1 ml LPL 63.4 bath additive and emollient | 500 ml £3.13 DT = £5.80 ▶Oilatum (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 634 mg per 1 ml Oilatum Bath Formula | 150 ml G £2.95 DT = £2.95 | 300 ml G £5.02 DT = £5.02 Oilatum Emollient | 500 ml G £5.80 DT = £5.80 ▶Oilatum junior (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 634 mg per 1 ml Oilatum Junior bath additive | 150 ml G £2.95 DT = £2.95 | 300 ml G £5.02 DT = £5.02 | 600 ml G £7.34 DT = £7.34 ▶QV (Crawford Healthcare Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 850.9 mg per 1 gram QV 85.09% bath oil | 250 ml £2.93 | 500 ml £4.79 ▶Zerolatum (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Acetylated wool alcohols 50 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 650 mg per 1 gram Zerolatum Emollient bath additive | 500 ml £4.79 Gel CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol) Skin ▶AproDerm (isopropyl myristate / liquid paraffin) (Fontus Health Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram AproDerm gel | 100 gram £1.99 DT = £2.65 | 500 gram £3.99 DT = £5.83 ▶Doublebase (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram Doublebase Dayleve gel | 100 gram p £2.65 DT = £2.65 | 500 gram p £6.29 DT = £5.83 Doublebase gel | 100 gram p £2.65 DT = £2.65 | 500 gram p £5.83 DT = £5.83 | 1000 gram p £10.98 Doublebase emollient wash gel | 200 gram p £5.21 Doublebase emollient shower gel | 200 gram p £5.21 ▶Epimax Isomol (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram Epimax isomol gel | 100 gram £1.99 DT = £2.65 | 500 gram £2.92 DT = £5.83 ▶Exmabase (Ascot Laboratories Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram Exmabase gel | 500 gram £2.85 DT = £5.83 ▶HypoBase (Galen Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram HypoBase gel | 500 gram £5.83 DT = £5.83 ▶MyriBase (Galen Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram MyriBase gel | 100 gram £2.12 DT = £2.65 | 500 ml £4.66 MyriBase emollient shower gel | 200 ml £4.17 ▶Oilatum (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Liquid paraffin light 700 mg per 1 gram Oilatum shower gel fragrance free | 150 gram G £5.27 DT = £5.27 ▶Zerodouble (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Isopropyl myristate 150 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram Zerodouble gel | 100 gram £2.25 DT = £2.65 | 500 gram £4.90 DT = £5.83 Cream CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol) ▶Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing (Non- proprietary) Phenoxyethanol 10 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 60 mg per 1 gram, Emulsifying wax 90 mg per 1 gram, White soft paraffin 150 mg per 1 gram, Purified water 690 mg per 1 gram Aqueous cream | 100 gram G £1.41 DT = £0.94 | 500 gram G £6.35 DT = £4.70 Wash CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), polysorbates ▶Aquamax (Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd) Aquamax wash | 250 gram £2.99 ▶E45 emollient wash (Forum Health Products Ltd) E45 emollient wash cream | 250 ml £3.30 ▶QV Gentle (Crawford Healthcare Ltd) QV Gentle wash | 250 ml £3.19 | 500 ml £5.32

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Dose text by age group

Elderly

15–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15–20 mL/bath

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

To be used as a soap substitute

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15–20 mL/bath

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.

Drug reference

Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
PDF pages: 1310, 1311

Review source pages for extracted sections and age labels. BNF dose snippets show only their first line.

Overview

Indications And Dose

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Safety

Important Safety Information

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Dose and formulations

Directions For Administration

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Medicinal Forms

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Dose text by age group

Elderly

15–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15–20 mL/bath

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

To be used as a soap substitute

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively apply to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, to be applied

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

1–3 capfuls/bath, alternatively, apply to wet

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Elderly

15–20 mL/bath

First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.