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.
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 |
MHRA: Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury |
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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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ZeroAQS® Emollient preparation |
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Cream 500g, |
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