Drug reference

Emollient bath and shower products, soya-bean oil-containing

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
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Overview

Indications And Dose

BALNEUM ® BATH OIL Dry skin conditions including those associated with dermatitis and eczema ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1–23 months: 5–15 mL/bath, not to be used undiluted ▶Child 2–17 years: 20–60 mL/bath, not to be used undiluted ▶Adult: 20–60 mL/bath, not to be used undiluted BALNEUM ® PLUS BATH OIL Dry skin conditions including those associated with dermatitis and eczema where pruritus also experienced ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1–23 months: 5 mL/bath, alternatively, to be Skin applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Child 2–17 years: 10–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ▶Adult: 20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be applied to wet skin and rinse ZERONEUM ® Dry skin conditions, including eczema ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 1 month–11 years: 5 mL/bath ▶Child 12–17 years: 20 mL/bath ▶Adult: 20 mL/bath

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Safety

Important Safety Information

These preparations make 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 Butylated hydroxytoluene, fragrances, propylene glycol ▶Balneum (Almirall Ltd) Lauromacrogols 150 mg per 1 gram, Soya oil 829.5 mg per 1 gram Balneum Plus bath oil | 500 ml G £6.66 DT = £6.66 Soya oil 847.5 mg per 1 gram Balneum 84.75% bath oil | 500 ml G £5.38 DT = £5.38 | 1000 ml G £10.39 DT = £10.39 ▶Zeroneum (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Soya oil 833.5 mg per 1 gram Zeroneum 83.35% bath additive | 500 ml £4.48

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Dose text by age group

Child 1–23 months

5–15 mL/bath, not to be used

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

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Child 2–17 years

20–60 mL/bath, not to be used

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

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Adult

20–60 mL/bath, not to be used undiluted

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

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Child 1–23 months

5 mL/bath, alternatively, to be

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

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Child 2–17 years

10–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be

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

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Adult

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

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

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Child 1 month–11 years

5 mL/bath

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

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Child 12–17 years

20 mL/bath

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

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Adult

20 mL/bath

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

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Drug reference

Emollient bath and shower products, soya-bean oil-containing

BNF 80 (2020–2021)

Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
PDF pages: 1312

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

Child 1–23 months

5–15 mL/bath, not to be used

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

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Child 2–17 years

20–60 mL/bath, not to be used

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

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Adult

20–60 mL/bath, not to be used undiluted

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

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Child 1–23 months

5 mL/bath, alternatively, to be

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

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Child 2–17 years

10–20 mL/bath, alternatively, to be

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

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Adult

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

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

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Child 1 month–11 years

5 mL/bath

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

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Child 12–17 years

20 mL/bath

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

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Adult

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.