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Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion 200ml
SKU :
OTCDERMOLWASH
PIP-Code :
3637519
EAN :
5016379157004
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion is a moisturising, protective and antiseptic soap substitute for you to use whenever you wash.
In Stock
SKU
OTCDERMOLWASH
£5.65
£0.03 per ml
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Description
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion is a moisturising, protective and antiseptic soap substitute for you to use whenever you wash. It has been developed for use instead of soaps (bars and liquids) and cleansers, both of which may irritate dry skin and can also be used as a leave on treatment, re-applied after washing and drying.
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion helps to treat and prevent dry and itchy skin conditions such as:
- Occupational hand dermatitis (due to frequent hand-washing, or repeated contact with water or chemicals such as cleaning or hair products).
- Eczema and other types of dermatitis.
- Psoriasis (scaly, pink patches of skin).
- Elderly pruritus (itchy skin due to ageing).
- Ichthyosis (unusually scaly skin).
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion is a fragrance free, dye free, non-greasy emulsion that can be used by adults and children of all ages, including babies to help:
- Cleanse, soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping in moisture and restoring the normal protective function of the skin.
- Prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary cleansing products.
- Combat bacteria present on your skin that can make eczema worse.
- Prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin.
- Prevent ‘flare-ups’ of your skin condition.
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion contains the active ingredients isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin which are emollients and benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride which are antimicrobials.
Dermol Wash Cutaneous Emulsion can be used in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor, pharmacist or nurse may have given or prescribed for you to treat your dry skin condition.
Directions
This product is only for application to the skin. Use this product as part of your normal washing routine, instead of your ordinary soap (bar or liquid) or cleanser. For maximum benefit you should use it whenever you wash (including routine hand washing).
- Wash with this product in the same way as you would with any liquid soap.
- Use it with a gentle washing action. The product will not foam or lather as you wash.
- Rinse off (you should still be able to feel the product coating the skin).
- Pat the skin dry with a soft towel (avoid rubbing as this can make dry skin conditions worse).
- You can also use Dermol Wash as a leave-on treatment, by re-applying it after washing and drying.
- Gently smooth the product into the dry skin areas. If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
- If you are applying another product to the same areas of skin as Dermol Wash, try to avoid mixing the two products. You can do this by applying the treatments alternately, leaving enough time to allow the previous product to soak in.
Dermol Wash can be used for intensive and frequent hand-washing (e.g. for healthcare professionals in a clinical setting):
- Using Dermol Wash, follow the hand-washing technique normally recommended.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Apply Dermol Wash to hands as a leave-on skin conditioner.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Isopropyl myristate (2.5% w/w), liquid paraffin (2.5% w/w), benzalkonium chloride (0.1% w/w) and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (0.1% w/w).
- Other Ingredients: Cetostearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), phenoxyethanol and purified water.
Cautions
- Do not use Dermol Wash if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin, benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Dermol Wash.
- 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.
- As with any product, severe generalised allergic reactions (see Section 4) are possible. Very rare reports of such reactions in susceptible individuals, leading to a drop in blood pressure and even to unconsciousness, have been associated with products containing chlorhexidine. You must not use Dermol Wash if you have had problems with chlorhexidine-containing products in the past.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, especially when using it on the face.
- If you decide to use this product to wash with in the bath or shower, it can make the surface slippery, so be careful to avoid slipping over when getting into and out of your shower or bath (e.g. by using a shower or bath mat). After use, clean out the bath/shower tray with a suitable detergent to remove any remaining greasiness (wearing protective gloves to avoid irritating your hands).
- For patients with very sensitive skin, it is generally a good idea to start any new treatment on a small test area first, in case any side effect occurs. This is especially important when treating the face or young children. Thereafter, treatments may be applied more generously, as required.
- This product can be used during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. The ingredients have been in widespread use in this and similar preparations for many years, without reports of problems. However, safety trials have not been conducted.
- Dermol Wash contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). If you have previously experienced local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) to any of the ingredients, please talk to your doctor before using this product.
Patient Information
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Patient Information Leaflet