Balneum Medicinal Bath Oil 041-7766

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Moisturising bath oils are useful for dry skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly, moisturisers and moisturising bath oils help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by replacing lost moisture and helping the skin retain moisture. This helps reduce scaling, itching and redness. After using the bath oil the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry. If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to soya, peanut or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

Balneum Plus can also be used in the shower. In this case the liquid should be evenly applied over the body without dilution and then rinsed off under the shower.

The bathtub, shower and children's bathtub (if applicable) should be cleaned immediately after every bath using conventional household detergent and then rinsed out with hot water. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. 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. The following side effect is known to be associated with this medicine. There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain soya oil as the active ingredient.

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. This list may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicines's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can Balneum bath oil affect other medicines? If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding After bathing or showering gently pat dry with a towel. If you wipe or rub your skin too much the Balneum Plus will not work as well. Always clean the bath immediately after you have used Balneum. To do this, rinse the bath andequipment thoroughly with hot water and then clean with a household cleaner.After using Balneum bath oil, the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry. In conditions such as eczema, using Balneum cream and Balneum moisturising bath oils regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups. Together they provide an effective dry skin treatment. Balneum bath oil contains soya oil and is used to treat dry skin conditions. It is added to bath water to moisturise dry skin. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. When using this oil in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as this preparation may make the bath or shower more slippery than usual.

The bath should not be longer than 20 minutes. In the case of infants and small children a bath of only a few minutes is mostly sufficient. There are no interactions with this preparation. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient The perfume contains benzylbenzoate which may be mildly irritant to the skin, eyes and mucousmembranes. Always clean the bath immediately after you have used Balneum Medicinal Bath Oil. To do this rinse thoroughly with hot water and then clean with a household cleaner.Undiluted Balneum should not be swallowed. If this happens talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately. This medicine contains fragrance with allergens. These allergens (d-limonene, linalool) may cause allergic reactions.