Derma Protective Plus Skin Protectant Barrier Cream

Product Information

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the product; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. The promotion and maintenance of skin integrity is a common challenge in all care settings and is often used as an indicator of the overall quality of nursing care provided. In simple terms, skin integrity can be defined as the skin being ‘whole, intact and undamaged’ and disruption to skin integrity can have a negative effect on patient wellbeing and quality of life ( Woo et al, 2017; Fletcher et al, 2020).

Barrier creams and ointments | Drugs | BNF | NICE

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Derma Protective Plus; IAD; Incontinence-associated dermatitis; MASD; Moisture-associated skin damage.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. If you experience a recurrence of your condition shortly after stopping treatment, within 2 weeks, do not restart using the cream/ointment without consulting a pharmacist or doctor. If your condition has resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area and you experience a burning sensation, please seek medical advice before restarting treatment. Some products may worsen acne. If your skin is prone to acne breakouts, look for the word "non-comedogenic" (will not clog pores) on the label. Some products may stain/discolor clothing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. 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.

Prevention and management of moisture-associated skin damage

If you are using this product to help treat diaper rash, clean the diaper area well before use and allow the area to dry before applying the product.If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: skin cuts/infections/sores.