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13 Skin

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net. 

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

13-02-01 Emollients

MHRA December 2018:

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

Warnings about the risk of severe and fatal burns are being extended to all paraffin-based emollients regardless of paraffin concentration. Data suggest there is also a risk for paraffin-free emollients. Advise patients who use these products not to smoke or go near naked flames, and warn about the easy ignition of clothing, bedding, dressings, and other fabric that have dried residue of an emollient product on them.


Emulsifying Ointment BP
Formulary
500g

NB: fire hazard - see BNF

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Epimax®
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Cream 100g, 500g

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Epimax® ointment
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Ointment

MHRA Drug Safety Update, July 2024: Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury

Link  MHRA: Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury

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Epimax Oatmeal®
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Cream 100g, 500g


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ExCetra®
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Liquid paraffin light 105 mg per 1 gram, White soft paraffin 132 mg per 1 gram

Cream 100g, 500g


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Imuderm® emollient
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emollient 500g

(Contains urea 5%)


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Isomol gel®
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100g, 500g

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Liquid and White Soft Paraffin Ointment (50:50)
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500g

NB: fire hazard - see BNF

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Oilatum®
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Cream 50g, 500g

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ZeroAQS® Emollient preparation
Formulary

Cream 500g,

Similar to aqueous cream but contains no sodium lauryl sulfate.


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