Drug reference
Dry and pruritic skin conditions including eczema and dermatitis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: To be applied to the skin or used as a soap substitute ▶Adult: To be applied to the skin or used as a soap substitute
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Preparations containing an antibacterial should be avoided unless infection is present or is a frequent complication.
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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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Emollients should be applied immediately after washing or bathing to maximise the effect of skin hydration. 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. Cream CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol) ▶Dermol (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Benzalkonium chloride 1 mg per 1 gram, Chlorhexidine hydrochloride 1 mg per 1 gram, Isopropyl myristate 100 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 100 mg per 1 gram Dermol cream | 100 gram p £2.86 | 500 gram p £6.63 Liquid CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol) ▶Dermol 500 (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Benzalkonium chloride 1 mg per 1 gram, Chlorhexidine hydrochloride 1 mg per 1 gram, Isopropyl myristate 25 mg per 1 gram, Liquid paraffin 25 mg per 1 gram Dermol 500 lotion | 500 ml p £6.04
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To be applied to the skin or used as a soap
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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