Drug reference
POLYTAR EMOLLIENT ® Psoriasis, eczema, atopic and pruritic dermatoses ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: 2–4 capfuls/bath, add 15–30 mL to an adult-size bath; soak for 20 minutes PSORIDERM ® EMULSION Psoriasis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Up to 30 mL/bath, use 30mL in adult-size bath, soak for 5 minutes
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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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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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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Bath additive CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Isopropyl palmitate, polysorbates ▶Psoriderm (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Coal tar distilled 400 mg per 1 ml Psoriderm Emulsion 40% bath additive | 200 ml p £2.74 DT = £2.74
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2–4 capfuls/bath, add 15–30 mL to an adult-size
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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Up to 30 mL/bath, use 30mL in adult-size bath,
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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