País: Irlanda
Idioma: anglès
Font: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
LIQUID PARAFFIN LIGHT
Stiefel Laboratories (U.K.) Ltd.
LIQUID PARAFFIN LIGHT
63.4 %w/v
Unknown
Withdrawn
2009-05-08
PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Oilatum Fragrance Free 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Light Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w. For excipients, see 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Bath Additive Pale yellow, odourless, oily liquid. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Oilatum Fragrance Free is indicated in the treatment of atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, senile pruritus, ichthyosis and related dry skin conditions. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Oilatum Fragrance Free should always be used with water, either added to the water or applied to wet skin. ADULT OR CHILD BATH Add 1-3 capfuls to a 20cm (8 inch) bath of water. Soak for 10-20 minutes. Pat dry. INFANT BATH Add ½ - 2 capfuls to a basin of water. Apply gently over entire body with a sponge. Pat dry. SKIN CLEANSING Rub a small amount of oil into wet skin. Rinse and pat dry. Oilatum Fragrance Free is most effective when it is used as a bath additive, particularly when the area of skin to be treated is extensive. In addition to its therapeutic benefits of hydration and emolliency, this method of use is particularly relevant in management of acute pruritic dermatoses where relaxation of tension appears to relieve symptoms. Oilatum Fragrance Free acts as a skin cleanser, and should not be used with soap. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to the ingredients. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE None. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 06/12/2006_ _CRN 2030855_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION None. 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION There are no restrictions on the use of Oilatum Frag Llegiu el document complet