Zeroderma Zeroderm Ointment 500g - 3In1 Emollient, Bath Additive and Soap Substitute for Dry Skin Conditions

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Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. ZeroAQS Emollient Cream adds moisture to the skin and acts as an effective emollient for the relief of flaking dry skin conditions. ZeroAQS can also be used as a skin cleanser as an alternative to soap. Adverse reactions: Children under 1: Seek HCP advice before use. Adults: Add 15-20ml to a standard bath of warm water (8 inches deep). Immerse and cover the affected areas with the bath water and soak for 10-20 minutes. Pat dry with a towel. Infants and children: Add 5-10ml to a small bath or wash basin of water. Immerse and cover the affected areas with the bath water and soak for 10-20 minutes. Alternatively, repeatedly sponge over the affected areas. Pat dry with a towel. Use as often as required. Date of preparation:

Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation. an overheating, burning sensation or stinging that does not settle after a few days of treatment – usually caused by a reaction to a certain ingredient in the emollient At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual changes in the skin (such as turning white/soft/soggy from too much wetness), signs of skin infection. liquid paraffin 40% w/w, white soft paraffin 30% w/w, cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60. Indications:Any other emollient with low percentage urea can be used for maintenance following the treatment phase. Bath and shower emollientsshould never be prescribed see NHSE Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Light Liquid Paraffin 8% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Monostearate, Polysorbate 40, Soya Bean Oil, White Soft Paraffin 4% w/w, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sorbic Acid. Indications:

Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®. If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: skin cuts/infections/sores. Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market. Highly moisturising emollient gel for dry skin conditions, as may be found in eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, ichthyosis, elderly pruritus, and other dry skin conditions. It can also be used as an alternative to soap. Adverse reactions:

Paraffin free / low paraffin products should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing products. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary. Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient. Emollient soap substitutes that are used instead of normal soap in the bath or shower are not usually available on the NHS. How to get emollients