ZEROCREAM EMOLLIENT 500GM

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Paraffin-free emollients should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing emollients due to increased fire hazard risks despite appropriate counselling. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary. Rarely, mild skin reactions (e.g. an allergic rash) can occur. If you notice any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

Only for patients unable to use ointment/creams/lotions, or where application without touching skin is required, as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Not in Nottinghamshire emollient formulary. Use alternative if a leave on emollient is required -see formulary for options.AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer than AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, however, is still light and easily absorbed, whilst being cooling and moisturising. It can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®. AproDerm Gel is a highly moisturising gel, without the greasiness of an ointment, which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. It is also an effective pre-bathing emollient so can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further, whilst protecting it from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos. Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription.

Do not store this cream above 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. For external use only Any other emollient with low percentage urea can be used for maintenance following the treatment phase. First line - Balneum ® Plus Cream (100g tube) - also contains lauromacrogols. Use only if emollient alone has not helped itching.Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. First line options are Epimax ointment, Zeroderm ® emulsifying ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50). Adults, the elderly and children: Apply to the affected areas of skin two or three times a day. Rub well into the skin. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

An SLS free, 2-in-1 leave on emollient and wash that adds moisture to the skin for the relief of flaking dry skin conditions First line - ImuDERM ® emollient. 5% urea (500g pump dispenser, CliniSupplies Ltd). Recommended for additional use as soap substitute. Aqueous cream may be associated with skin reactions (stinging, burning, itching and redness) when used as a 'leave-on' emollient, often within 20 minutes of application, and especially in children with atopic eczema. See MHRA Drug Safety update March 2013.First choice - Dermol ® 500 Lotion (less greasy than Dermol ® cream). Recommended for aditional use as soap substitute. At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies. Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®. Other first line options are Epimax ®ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50®). AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, a light, paraffin-free emollient which has all the benefits of colloidal oat including protecting and restoring the skin barrier, soothing the itch, irritation and redness associated with dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, as well as having humectant properties and maintaining the skin’s normal pH. As well as being a moisturiser it can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further.

Manufactured by Thornton & Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. Licence Holder: Zeroderma Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. Indications: For use as an effective emollient and as a skin cleanser for the relief of flaking dry conditionsIndications: Used to moisture and soften dry skin in eczema, dry cases of psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. It is suitable for all ages and may also be used as a skin cleanser or bath additive