ZEROCREAM EMOLLIENT 500GM

Product Information

Purified Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Paraffin Hard 5.5% w/w, Glycerol, Coconut Oil, PPG-11 Stearyl Ether, Diisopropyl Adipate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG 30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Liquid Paraffin 2% w/w, Dimethicone 350, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, Benzoic Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate. Indications: If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first. Purified Water, Glycerol 12.6% w/w, Liquid Paraffin 5% w/w, Isopropyl Palmitate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Avena Sativa Kernal Flour, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimeticone, White Soft Paraffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Stearyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax, Myristyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride. Indications: Rarely, mild skin reactions (e.g. an allergic rash) can occur. If you notice any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

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

Safety advice when using emollients

Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture. Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays 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. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary. First line options are Epimax ointment, Zeroderm ® emulsifying ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50). Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Zeroderm Ointment is a rich emollient used to moisture and soften dry skin in eczema, dry cases of psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. It is suitable for all ages and may also be used as a skin cleanser or bath additive. Adverse reactions: Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®. Uses: Adults and children*: The cream should be applied to the affected areas of skin as often as is required and smoothed gently into the skin following the direction of the hair growthAny other emollient with low percentage urea can be used for maintenance following the treatment phase. An emollient cream with 27% paraffins for the relief of symptoms of flaking, dry skin, ichthyosis, dermatitis, dry stage of eczema & dry cases of psoriasis. It can be used as an alternative to soap. Uses: Adults, the elderly and children*: As an emollient: Apply to the affected area as often as required. Smooth gently into the skin, following the direction of the hair growth. As a bath additive: Melt about 4g in hot water in a suitable container then add to the bath. As a soap substitute: Take a small amount of the ointment and lather it under warm water and use as required when washing or in the shower. Pat skin dry 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

Fragrance-free 2-in-1 moisturising cream and wash with natural oatmeal (avena sativa kernal flour) for use in the management of dry skin conditions as may be found in eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, ichthyosis, elderly pruritus and other dry skin conditions. Adverse reactions:liquid paraffin 40% w/w, white soft paraffin 30% w/w, cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60. Indications: Uses: Adults and children*: Apply to the affected area of skin as required. As a skin cleanser: Apply to the skin using hands or a wash cloth, then rinse off

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. Rarely, mild allergic reactions such as a skin rash may occur. If you notice any side effects; or your skin condition worsens, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.It may help to apply an emollient before and after swimming. Leave enough time for it to be absorbed into your skin before you swim. Use a clean spoon or spatula to remove emollients from a pot or tub. This reduces the risk of infections from contaminated pots. Risk of slipping Indications: Used for the relief of symptoms of flaking, dry skin, ichthyosis, dermatitis, the dry stage of eczema and dry cases of psoriasis Rarely, mild allergic reactions such as skin rash can occur. If you notice any side effects or the condition worsens while using the product, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Precautions: