Pruritus

Drug Safety Update

August 2020: Emollients and risk of severe and fatal burns: new resources available

 December 2018: Emollients: new information about risk of severe and fatal burns with paraffin-containing and paraffin-free emollients.

April 2016: Paraffin-based skin emollients on dressings or clothing: fire risk.

Important safety information (for all Emollients)

The CSM has warned that these preparations make skin and surfaces slippery, therefore particular care is needed when bathing.

Contains steroid.

Pack
100 gram
30 gram
Pack
15 gram
30 gram

Dermatologist use only

Pack
30 gram
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary