Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Liquid paraffin light
Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Liquid paraffin light
1ml/1ml
Not applicable
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 19040000
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient UK PIL 009 LOGO LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient carefully to get the best results from it. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The information in this leaflet has been divided into the following sections: 1. WHAT LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. CHECK BEFORE YOU USE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT 3. HOW TO USE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH & SHOWER EMOLLIENT 6. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath & Shower Emollient is a bath or shower additive - its combination of oils is designed to relieve itching, to lubricate and soften the skin and form a film on the skin surface to reduce moisture loss. It can also be used instead of soap Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath & Shower Emollient is used to treat any condition in which dry skin is a feature such as eczema, ichthyosis (hereditary dry skin) and senile pruritus (itching that may occur in old age). 2. CHECK BEFORE Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Light Liquid Paraffin BP 37.80% Isopropyl Myristate BP 13.00% 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient is a clear, colourless bath additive. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the treatment of dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis and senile pruritus. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Route of administration Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient should be used topically and is either added to water or applied to wet skin. 1. For use in the bath a) Adults/Children and the Elderly: Add 1—3 inner capfuls to an 8 inch bath of water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. b) Infants: Add ½ to 2 inner capfuls to a small bath of water. 2. For application to the skin as a sponge bath or in the shower. Adults and Children and the Elderly: Pour a small quantity on to a wet sponge or flannel and rub onto wet skin. Rinse and pat dry. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known sensitivity to any of the ingredients. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Keep away from eyes. Take care to avoid slipping in the bath/shower. If there is aggravation of the condition consult the doctor. Instruct patients not to 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 build-up but not totally remove it. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION None known. 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower Emollient is not contra-indicated in pregnancy or lactation. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES Not applicable. 4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS Patients s Read the complete document