Hydromol Ointment, 500 g For the Management of Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis and other Dry Skin Conditions

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If you are using medicines which are also to be applied to the skin you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Hydromol Ointment as it might not be suitable to apply other topical preparations at the same time. Emollients are used to hydrate the skin. Their effects are short lived and they should be applied frequently. To be effective, adequate quantities of emollients should be prescribed. Suitable quantities to prescribe: see Emollient Prescribing Guidelines These recommended amounts are for twice daily application for an adult. To keep the skin well hydrated, leave-on emollients should be applied in adequate amounts to sufficiently cover dry and inflamed areas. 500g = 1 tub or pump dispenser. Quantities required will vary with the size of the patient, the severity and extent of skin dryness. For children approximately half this amount is suitable.

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As a substitute for soap when washing hands or in the bath. It cleanses the skin while also preventing it from drying out. If you're using Hydromol ointment in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, because the ointment is likely to make the bath/shower more slippery than usual. If you have eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once your skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups and reduce the need for topical corticosteroids. You should always apply topical steroids as prescribed by your HCP. This includes completing the treatment course and gradually reducing treatment over time. Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.In dry skin conditions such as eczema, using moisturisers and moisturising bath oils regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups. Important information about Hydromol emollient

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Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. 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. When using this preparation 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 oil can be added to the bath water or applied directly to dry areas of skin. After bathing the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry to avoid rubbing off the oil. https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-and-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-new-resources-available If you’re using both topical corticosteroids and emollients, you should apply the emollient first, then wait about 30 minutes before applying the topical corticosteroid.

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https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-new-information-about-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-with-paraffin-containing-and-paraffin-free-emollients GREEN Epimax® ExCetra cream 100g, 500g [previously ExCetra® Cream] [equivalent to Cetraben ® cream] Yes - Hydromol ointment is not absorbed through the skin and is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're using it on your breasts just make sure you wash any residual ointment off before giving a feed. However, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, it's best to leave about 30 minutes between applying your moisturiser and applying creams, ointments or lotions that contain a medicine, for example steroid or antibiotic creams. If you apply the moisturiser immediately before or after applying a medicated skin product, the moisturiser could dilute the medicine and potentially make it less effective.

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GREEN Aveeno®cream100ml, 500ml (consider trial with a colloidal oatmeal cream* before Aveeno cream) People hypersensitive to any of the ingredients may experience skin reactions, such as burning, itching, rash or redness of the skin. Stop using Hydromol ointment and see your doctor if your skin gets irritated after using it. Patient concordance and compliance with prescribed dermatology treatments is largely dependent on the cosmetic acceptability Fragrances are a major cause of skin sensitization, and as a general principle, products containing fragrance should not be

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Hydromol ointment contains emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin and yellow soft paraffin. When you apply the ointment to the skin, or use it instead of soap, these oils stay on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. not recommended because it may cause stinging in a a high proportion of patients. Advise patients not to dip hands into tubs of The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. If you're using Hydromol ointment to wash with, use it just as you would soap or shower gel. If you're using it as a bath additive, melt some of the ointment in some warm water in a small container and add this to the bath water. After washing, the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry to avoid rubbing the oil off the skin.

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of the preparations concerned. The dermatology section of the formulary contains a full range of suitable products to meet the There are no known interactions with this preparation. Other medicines containing the same active ingredientsThere are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. People who are allergic to any ingredients of the ointment. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Hydromol ointment and inform your doctor or pharmacist . Topical steroids should be used according to your prescription and should be applied to the affected areas only. Your healthcare professional should discuss appropriate amounts of topical steroids that should be applied with you. All emollients, with the exceptions of Zerodouble ®gel and WSP/LP (50:50), may be used as soap substitutes.Aqueous cream is