Liquid paraffin light liquid

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Liquid paraffin light

Available from:

A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

INN (International Name):

Liquid paraffin light

Dosage:

1ml/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Not applicable

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 19040000

Patient Information leaflet

Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient UK PIL 009
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LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13%
BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still
need to use Light
Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient
carefully to get the best results from it.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
•
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
•
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side
effect not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
The information in this leaflet has been divided into the following
sections:
1.
WHAT LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH AND
SHOWER
EMOLLIENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
2. CHECK BEFORE YOU USE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
37.8/13%
BATH AND SHOWER EMOLLIENT
3. HOW TO USE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13%
BATH AND
SHOWER EMOLLIENT
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
5.
HOW TO STORE LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13%
BATH &
SHOWER EMOLLIENT
6.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. WHAT LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN AND ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 37.8/13% BATH
AND SHOWER
EMOLLIENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath & Shower
Emollient is a
bath or shower additive - its combination of oils is designed to
relieve itching, to
lubricate and soften the skin and form a film on the skin surface to
reduce moisture loss.
It can also be used instead of soap
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath & Shower
Emollient is used
to treat any condition in which dry skin is a feature such as eczema,
ichthyosis
(hereditary dry skin) and senile pruritus (itching that may occur in
old age).
2. CHECK BEFORE

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Light Liquid Paraffin BP 37.80% Isopropyl Myristate BP 13.00%
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient
is a clear, colourless bath additive.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the treatment of dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis
and senile
pruritus.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Route of administration
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient
should be used topically and is either added to water or applied to
wet skin.
1.
For use in the bath
a)
Adults/Children and the Elderly:
Add 1—3 inner capfuls to an 8 inch bath of water. Soak for 10-15
minutes.
b)
Infants:
Add ½ to 2 inner capfuls to a small bath of water.
2.
For application to the skin as a sponge bath or in the shower.
Adults and Children and the Elderly:
Pour a small quantity on to a wet sponge or flannel and rub onto wet
skin. Rinse and
pat dry.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Keep away from eyes. Take care to avoid slipping in the bath/shower.
If there is
aggravation of the condition consult the doctor.
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of
severe burns. Fabric
(clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this
product burns
more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding
may reduce
build-up but not totally remove it.
4.5
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.6
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Light Liquid Paraffin and Isopropyl Myristate 37.8/13% Bath and Shower
Emollient
is not contra-indicated in pregnancy or lactation.
4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
Not applicable.
4.8
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Patients s