Drug reference
Endogenous and exogenous eczema | Xeroderma | Ichthyosis ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: (consult product literature) ▶Adult: (consult product literature) Senile pruritus (pruritus of the elderly) associated with dry skin ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Elderly: (consult product literature)
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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. Lotion/cream CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), isopropyl palmitate ▶Aveeno (Johnson & Johnson Ltd) Aveeno lotion | 500 ml(ACBS) £6.66 Aveeno cream | 100 ml(ACBS) £3.97 | 300 ml(ACBS) £6.80 | 500 ml (ACBS) £6.47
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(consult product literature)
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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