Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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Care must be taken not to contaminate either tube of these preparations therefore it is advisable to mix them in a clean receptacle and discard this after 24 hours. A 2-in-1 emollient and cleanser containing glycerine, liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting.

Medicinal forms | Emollient creams and ointments, paraffin

Paraffin wax is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point between about 46 and 68°C (115 and 154°F), [7] and a density of around 900kg/m 3. An emollient cream with 27% paraffins for the relief of symptoms of flaking, dry skin, ichthyosis, dermatitis, dry stage of eczema and dry cases of psoriasis. It contains a higher oil content than an emollient cream, is light to the touch and non-greasy, with the ease of absorption of a gel.

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. Use is restricted to initiation by doctors with a specialist interest and experience in treating atopic dermatitis using immunomodulatory therapy. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

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It contains 5% of emollient oils in a non-greasy aqueous system that also contains the following two antiseptics: benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. Contains 25% urea, as well as other skin nourishing ingredients to deeply penetrate into the skin for intense moisturisation and hydration. Epaderm Ointment is a 3-in-1 emollient that can be used directly on the skin, in the bath or as a skin cleanser, and contains liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax.Effectiveness of paraffin bath therapy for the symptoms and function of hand diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". Efficiacy and safety of two different antifungal pastes in infants with diaper dermatitis: a randomized, controlled study. Epimax ® oatmeal cream and Zeroveen ® cream are additionally recommended for use as a soap substitute. if parents have a regime that is acceptable this should not be changed unless the patient has any of the ‘Special Considerations’ detailed above or starts to develop NAD.