Oilatum Cream 500ml
Key Features
- Light liquid paraffin
- White soft paraffin
- An emollient cream for eczema and itchy irritating dry skin conditions
- Soothes, softens and rehydrates
- Relieves itching
- Especially beneficial after washing
- Suitable for children, adults and the elderly
- Fragrance free
Product Details
Why use Oilatum Cream?
Oilatum Cream is an Emollient (softening, soothing agent) used in the treatment of atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, senile pruritus, and dry, sensitive skin; including ichthyosis (a scaly dry skin condition). It will help to moisturise the skin after washing and is suitable for people allergic to lanolin.
How To Use
Apply to the affected area. Use as often as required or as directed by your pharmacist or doctor. Oilatum Cream is
especially effective if applied immediately after washing, to counteract the loss of essential oils from the skin. Oilatum Cream is suitable for children and adults.
Safety Information
Fire hazard. Do not smoke or go near naked flames; clothing & bedding with this product dried on them can
catch fire easily.
Warnings
Avoid using this product if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. If an adult uses this product whilst breast-feeding, wash all traces prior to feeding.
Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this label. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Use this medicine only on your skin.
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
Benzyl alcohol may cause mild local irritation.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Light Liquid Paraffin 6.0% w/w, White Soft Paraffin 15.0% w/w
Other ingredients: Macrogol 1000 Monostearate, Cetostearyl Alcohol*, Glycerol, Potassium Sorbate*, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Povidone, Purified Water
*May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis)