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

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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. Topical steroids need to be gradually weaned off and not stopped abruptly as this can cause your skin to rebound and flare up. Discuss this with your doctor or nurse. GREEN Epimax® ExCetra cream 100g, 500g [previously ExCetra® Cream] [equivalent to Cetraben ® cream] 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.

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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. 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.Patient concordance and compliance with prescribed dermatology treatments is largely dependent on the cosmetic acceptability 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. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. 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. not recommended because it may cause stinging in a a high proportion of patients. Advise patients not to dip hands into tubs of

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If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. Topical steroids should be used according to your prescription and should be applied to the affected areas only.

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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. An FTU is an amount needed to squeeze a line from the tip of an adult’s finger to the first crease of the finger. This is enough to cover both hands with the fingers together. Half a gram is approximately equivalent to one FTU for an adult. of the preparations concerned. The dermatology section of the formulary contains a full range of suitable products to meet the

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There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

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You should always apply topical steroids as prescribed by your HCP. This includes completing the treatment course and gradually reducing treatment over time. Your skin feels dry, itchy and scaly when the outer layer of skin cells, known as the stratum corneum, loses too much water. The stratum corneum normally contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin. Water is also usually kept in the skin by a film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells that slow down evaporation of water from the skin surface. If you're using Hydromol ointment as a moisturiser you can apply it as often as needed to relieve dry skin. It can be applied to any part of the body but avoid getting it in your eyes. Smooth the ointment into the skin in the direction of the hair growth. 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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For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can Hydromol emollient affect other medicines? https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-and-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-new-resources-available 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. https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-new-information-about-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-with-paraffin-containing-and-paraffin-free-emollients 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 .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. Your healthcare professional should discuss appropriate amounts of topical steroids that should be applied with you.