What are Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops

Formulated with 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid and has four times more viscous than Hycosan allows a subsequent increase in the duration of action, makes Hycosan Extra ideal for more severe cases of Dry Eye.

Using an innovative bottle design, Hycosan Extra can be dispensed in equal doses each time.

How to use Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops

• Tilt your head back and gently pull on your bottom eyelid to create a small pocket.
• Hold the dispenser tip above the eye, without allowing it to make contact
• Press the dispenser bottom to drop the solution into the pocket
• Blink a couple of times to ensure the solution is spread across the eye.

What do Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops contain

Sodium Hyaluronate 2mg/ml

What are Flarin 200mg Capsules?

Flarin Capsules are used for the relief from rheumatic or muscular pain, also for the relief of pain of non-serious arthritic conditions (caused by swelling, stiffness and inflammation of joints), joint pain, back pain, neuralgia (sharp pain along nerves), migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, feverishness, cold and flu symptoms.

This medicine contains ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

How to take Flarin 200mg Capsules

Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two capsules (200 mg – 400 mg), up to three times a day as required.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than 1200 mg (6 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

This medicine is intended for short-term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.

If you over 18 years of age, do not take this medicine for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

If you are aged between 12 and 18 years and this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen you should contact your doctor.

What do Flarin 200mg Capsules contain?

The active ingredient is: ibuprofen 200 mg.

What is Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?

Canesten Hydrocortisone is used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching).

Canesten Hydrocortisone treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it.

The active substances in Canesten Hydrocortisone are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles, which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which reduces swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.

What are fungal infections?

Fungal infections are very common and affect many people. Two of the most common fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot and sweat rash.

There are two main types of fungal infection:

• The tinea group, also known as dermatophytes.
• The candida group, also known as yeasts.

The tinea group includes athlete’s foot which is easily spread by contact. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and in our environment. The natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as damp, moist conditions. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can also often be picked up in changing rooms. The main symptom is an itchy, scaly and irritating rash.

The candida group can be responsible for conditions such as sweat rash. Sweat rash can appear anywhere on the body but is more likely to occur where folds of skin rub against each other, such as: under the breasts, under arms, around the groin and on the back. Candida is a yeast-like fungus that usually lives harmlessly on our skin. However, the natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as sweating, tight or synthetic clothing and cosmetic preparations such as bath additives. When levels of the yeast increase, the skin can develop the following symptoms: persistent burning and itching, soreness and a variety of patches or blemishes as well as a softened and soggy appearance.

How to use Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Canesten Hydrocortisone should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas twice daily and rubbed in gently. Approximately 1cm of cream per application should be enough.
• Do not cover the area being treated with a dressing or bandage.
• As with all products containing hydrocortisone, you should wash your hands immediately after applying the cream.

The symptoms of a skin infection, such as itching or soreness should improve within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If the symptoms persist or do not start to improve after seven days, consult your doctor.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.

If you have athlete’s foot:

• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible.

What does Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream contain?

The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Each gram of cream contains 10mg clotrimazole and 11.2mg hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to 10mg hydrocortisone).

What is HuxD3?

HuxD3 contains cholecalciferol, which is a high strength vitamin D food supplement. HuxD3 is formulated in a soft capsule, which is gelatine-free therefore compatible with Halal and Kosher dietary requirements. HuxD3 is also free from gluten, alcohol, preservatives, yeast, nut, peanut, and soy.

How to take HuxD3

One capsule to be taken every two weeks, or as directed by your healthcare professional. These easy to swallow capsules can either be chewed or opened. HuxD3 should be taken with the most important meal of the day to ensure maximum absorption.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage. HuxD3 is not to be used by children under the age of 12, breastfeeding or pregnant women, unless on the advice of a healthcare professional HuxD3 should be used as a replacement for a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Contains corn oil, sunflower seed oil, glycerol, carrageenan, and vitamin D3.

What does HuxD3 contain?

Halal and Kosher certified Vitamin D3 BP 500mcg (10,000% RDA), corn oil, sunflower seed oil, vegetarian capsule shell (modified corn starch, glycerol BP (vegetarian source), carrageenan).

What is Eumovate Eczema and Dermatitis Cream 0.05%?

Eumovate is used for the short-term treatment and control of patches of red, itchy skin caused by eczema and dermatitis. The cream stops the skin’s over-reaction to the triggers that cause skin flare-ups, such as eczema or dermatitis. The active ingredient is clobetasone butyrate, a topical corticosteroid to control skin inflammation. The cream base also has moisturising properties.

When can I use Eumovate Cream?

Eumovate cream contains a steroid that reduces inflammation and flare-ups of psoriasis or eczema, often associated with swelling, itching, redness and irritation.

What is eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis?

Eczema is a dry skin condition which makes skin feel itchy, dry and irritated. Dermatitis is a sort of inflammation triggered when the skin comes in contact with something irritable, like harsh additives or disinfectants. Psoriasis is characterised by flaky, red skin patches covered in silver scales, which may be sore and itchy. Flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis may involve:

• Dry skin
• Redness
• Itching
• Blisters
• Cracked skin
• Inflammation

Managing eczema and dermatitis

Skin specialist advice - Skin specialists often advise people with eczema or dermatitis to use emollient (moisturising) skin products, including creams and bath oils, to keep moisture in the skin. This can make your skin more resistant to flare-ups. Avoid using soap and heavily scented products.

If a rash comes back - Sometimes people with dermatitis find their rash soon comes back after treatment or never disappears completely. This is often because they are still in contact with their trigger, i.e. what causes the reaction.

Common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• Jewellery, including earrings or studs (especially gold-plated earrings)
• Coins
• Watch buckles, metal straps or the metal back of a watch
• Metal studs or fastenings on jeans, bras or underwear.

All of these have a metal in them called nickel, which is a very common trigger. If you react badly to nickel, all of the triggers in the list could be a problem. So, if you’ve reacted badly to one of the common triggers, you’ll need to watch out for the other common triggers. 

 Other common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• In the home: such as plasters, furniture polish, varnishes, rubber gloves or elastic in clothes
• In substances you use at work, such as glues, oils, lubricants or cement
• In the garden: certain plants and weeds, gardening gloves.

How to use Eumovate Cream

• Adults and children 12 years and over: Use the cream once or twice daily for up to 7 days.
• Wash and dry your hands.
• Squeeze out the correct amount of cream onto your index finger.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Gently rub cream into the skin you are treating once or twice a day.
• Wash your hands again (unless it is your hands you are treating).

How much Eumovate Cream to use

• Squeeze out the cream along the top of your index finger
• Squeeze the cream halfway to your fingertip from the crease in your finger. This will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Use the fingertip unit as a guide. For smaller areas, use a smaller amount. This cream is not meant to treat large areas.
• If you use too much of the cream by mistake, don’t worry – but try to keep to the fingertip unit.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.

Important information about Eumovate

Eumovate contains a moderate steroid and should only be used for short-term use (maximum one week). Thin layers of Eumovate must be applied, as steroids thin the skin. Eumovate cannot be applied to infected, oozing skin or open wounds. If the condition does not improve or worsens after using Eumovate, then treatment should be discontinued, and you should consult your doctor. Eumovate must not be applied to the genital or facial regions.

What is Fluconazole Fungal Infection Capsule?

This medicine contains Fluconazole, which belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. These act to treat infections caused by fungi.

The medicine can be used to treat thrush (vaginal candidiasis). It may also be used by the woman’s sexual partner to treat associated penile thrush (candidal balanitis).

Thrush is a common infection caused by a yeast (or fungus), which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it.

However, in certain circumstances, it may develop into an infection in the vagina and symptoms may spread to the surrounding area. The symptoms may include one or more of the following:

• Itching of the vagina and surrounding area (the vulva)
• Redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva
• Soreness of the vagina and vulva
• White non-smelling discharge from the vagina

Thrush may be aggravated by sexual intercourse, but it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, sometimes thrush can be passed to your partner through sexual intercourse.

If your partner has penile thrush, he may have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Soreness and redness of the penis
• Tightness of the foreskin
• A white non-smelling penile discharge

What is the recommended dosage for Fluconazole?

• Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take the capsule.
• Adults aged 16 to 60 years: Take one capsule once only.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Do not give to children under 16 years, or take if you are an adult of 61 years or older unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
• If symptoms do not go away within seven days, talk to your doctor.
• If your symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
• If symptoms clear up but then return after seven days, you can take another capsule, unless you had an allergic reaction the first time.

What is in this medicine

The capsule contains Fluconazole 150 mg which is the active ingredient.

What is Loperamide Hydrochloride, and when is it used?

Loperamide is a medicine to treat Diarrhoea (runny poo). It can also help with short term diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Loperamide is also used for long-lasting Diarrhoea from bowel problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and short bowel syndrome. If you have a colostomy to give you a stoma (an opening in your stomach to collect poo from your body), Loperamide can help to slow down your bowel and make your poo thicker.

Key facts of Loperamide

• Diarrhoea which starts suddenly usually gets better on its own within 5 to 7 days. If you need immediate, short term relief, taking Loperamide can cut down the number of times you go to the toilet, and it makes your poo less watery.
• Adults should take 2 tablets or capsules straight away if they suffer from short term diarrhoea. After this take 1 each time you do a runny poo.
• Don't exceed the recommended amount. Exceeding the recommended amount can lead to serious heart problems (including a fast or irregular heartbeat).

How will it treat my symptoms?

Loperamide works by slowing down the muscle movements in your gut, so an increased amount of water is absorbed from your stools. This leads to your stools becoming firmer, and they're passed less frequently.

What causes Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is usually caused by a bowel infection known as gastroenteritis. Other known causes are:

• Alcohol
• Appendicitis
• Food allergy

If you are taking any other medicine currently, check the side effects to make sure that they do not cause Diarrhoea. Chronic or long-term Diarrhoea can be a symptom of a more severe condition, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

What are Paracetamol Tablets?

Paracetamol is a pain reliever (analgesic) which helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever.

These tablets are for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, toothache, nerve pain, sore throat and period pains. They are also for the symptomatic relief of sprains and strains, rheumatic pains, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness, flu, feverishness and feverish colds.

How to take Paracetamol Tablets

Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years:

• 2 capsules to be taken every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 4 doses (8 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

Children aged 12 to 15 years:

• 1 capsule to be taken every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 doses (4 capsules) in any 24 hour period.

What do Paracetamol Tablets contain

Each tablet contains the active ingredient: paracetamol 500 mg.

What is Nytol One-A-Night and when is it used?

Nytol One-A-Night Tablets contain the active ingredient is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that causes sleepiness or drowsiness. Temporary difficulties in getting a good night’s sleep can be caused by various problems such as stress, jet lag or personal problems such as bereavement. In sleep problems of this type, Nytol One-A-Night has been shown to help sufferers to fall asleep faster, have a longer and deeper sleep, and to wake up feeling rested in the morning.

How to take Nytol One-A-Night Tablets

The recommended dose for adults and children aged 16 years and over: Swallow 1 tablet with water 20 minutes before you go to bed.

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not take extra tablets if you wake up in the night.
• Do not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.

What do Nytol One-A-Night Tablets contain

The active substance: Each tablet contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg.

What are Solpadeine Max Tablets

Solpadeine Max Tablets can be used in patients over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They can be used for migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, strains & sprains, backache, arthritic & rheumatic pain and sciatica. The tablets contain two active ingredients; paracetamol and codeine are both painkillers. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other painkillers.

How to take Solpadeine Max Tablets

Adults:

• Swallow 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 – 18 years:

• Swallow 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 – 15 years:

• Swallow 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Solpadeine Max Tablets should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

What do Solpadeine Max Tablets contain

Active ingredients Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine Phosphate Hemihydrate 12.8 mg.

Other ingredients Starch pregelatinised, povidone, maize starch, talc, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol, quinoline yellow (E 104), erythrosine (E 127) and titanium dioxide (E 171).

What is Clotrimazole Cream 1% Fungal Treatment?

The active substance is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

When Clotrimazole is applied to the infected area of skin, it works by destroying the fungus or yeast which has caused the infection. 

How to use Clotrimazole Cream 1% Fungal Treatment

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Clotrimazole should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas, two or three times daily and rubbed in gently.
• A strip of cream (½ cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.
• The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Use the cream for at least two weeks for candida (thrush) infections or at least one month for other infections.
• If you have athlete’s foot, it may help to use an antifungal dusting powder as well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend one.

The symptoms of skin infection such as itching or soreness should improve within a few days of treatment, although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

What does Clotrimazole Cream 1% Fungal Treatment contain

The active substance is clotrimazole. Each gram of cream contains 10 mg of clotrimazole (i.e. 1% w/w).

What is Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream

Daktarin 2% Cream is a medicine which is used in the treatment of fungal and associated bacterial infections of the skin and nails. Skin infections may appear on the hands, feet, outer ear, trunk or groin and include athlete’s foot, dhobie itch and intertrigo.

Daktarin 2% Cream is also effective against infected nappy rash. The cream contains miconazole nitrate which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. It also has moisturising properties to help soothe cracked, red skin.

This medicine is for use in adults and children of all ages. 

How to use Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream

• Each tube of cream is sealed – use the cap to pierce the seal.
• For cutaneous use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin.
• Do not use more often than the stated dose shown below.

How to apply the cream

• Wash the infected area and dry it well. As many skin conditions are contagious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use and not share it so that you do not infect anyone else.
• Apply the cream onto the infected area and surrounding skin.
• Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.

Adults and children of all ages:

• Skin infections: Apply to the infected skin twice a day.
• Nail infections: Apply to the infected area once or twice daily.

Continue treatment for 7 days (skin infections) or 10 days (nail infections) after all the symptoms have cleared to prevent them from coming back.

If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.

What does Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream contain

The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin 2% Cream is: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg.

Other ingredients are PEG-6, PEG-32 and glycol stearate, oleoyl macroglycerides, liquid paraffin, benzoic acid (E210), butylated hydroxyanisole (E320), purified water.

What is Eumovate Eczema and Dermatitis Cream 0.05%?

Eumovate is used for the short-term treatment and control of patches of red, itchy skin caused by eczema and dermatitis. The cream stops the skin’s over-reaction to the triggers that cause skin flare-ups, such as eczema or dermatitis. The active ingredient is clobetasone butyrate, a topical corticosteroid to control skin inflammation. The cream base also has moisturising properties.

When can I use Eumovate Cream?

Eumovate cream contains a steroid that reduces inflammation and flare-ups of psoriasis or eczema, often associated with swelling, itching, redness and irritation.

What is eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis?

Eczema is a dry skin condition which makes skin feel itchy, dry and irritated. Dermatitis is a sort of inflammation triggered when the skin comes in contact with something irritable, like harsh additives or disinfectants. Psoriasis is characterised by flaky, red skin patches covered in silver scales, which may be sore and itchy. Flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis may involve:

• Dry skin
• Redness
• Itching
• Blisters
• Cracked skin
• Inflammation

Managing eczema and dermatitis

Skin specialist advice - Skin specialists often advise people with eczema or dermatitis to use emollient (moisturising) skin products, including creams and bath oils, to keep moisture in the skin. This can make your skin more resistant to flare-ups. Avoid using soap and heavily scented products.

If a rash comes back - Sometimes people with dermatitis find their rash soon comes back after treatment or never disappears completely. This is often because they are still in contact with their trigger, i.e. what causes the reaction.

Common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• Jewellery, including earrings or studs (especially gold-plated earrings)
• Coins
• Watch buckles, metal straps or the metal back of a watch
• Metal studs or fastenings on jeans, bras or underwear.

All of these have a metal in them called nickel, which is a very common trigger. If you react badly to nickel, all of the triggers in the list could be a problem. So, if you’ve reacted badly to one of the common triggers, you’ll need to watch out for the other common triggers. 

 Other common triggers of eczema and dermatitis include:

• In the home: such as plasters, furniture polish, varnishes, rubber gloves or elastic in clothes
• In substances you use at work, such as glues, oils, lubricants or cement
• In the garden: certain plants and weeds, gardening gloves.

How to use Eumovate Cream

• Adults and children 12 years and over: Use the cream once or twice daily for up to 7 days.
• Wash and dry your hands.
• Squeeze out the correct amount of cream onto your index finger.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Gently rub cream into the skin you are treating once or twice a day.
• Wash your hands again (unless it is your hands you are treating).

How much Eumovate Cream to use

• Squeeze out the cream along the top of your index finger
• Squeeze the cream halfway to your fingertip from the crease in your finger. This will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.
• Use the fingertip unit as a guide. For smaller areas, use a smaller amount. This cream is not meant to treat large areas.
• If you use too much of the cream by mistake, don’t worry – but try to keep to the fingertip unit.
• Half a fingertip will cover a patch of skin the same size as the palm of your hand.

Important information about Eumovate

Eumovate contains a moderate steroid and should only be used for short-term use (maximum one week). Thin layers of Eumovate must be applied, as steroids thin the skin. Eumovate cannot be applied to infected, oozing skin or open wounds. If the condition does not improve or worsens after using Eumovate, then treatment should be discontinued, and you should consult your doctor. Eumovate must not be applied to the genital or facial regions.

What is Epimax Original Cream

Daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions

Your everyday emollient to keep your skin hydrated and comfortable. Apply on the go as a moisturiser to gently relieve your dry skin symptoms and lock in moisture. You can also use it as a body wash in the shower.

Ideal for daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

• SLS-free
• Lanolin-free
• Paraben-free
• Gluten-free
• Perfume-free
• Vegan
• Soap substitute
• Widely recyclable

How to use Epimax Original Cream

Apply to skin as frequently as required, smoothing gently into the affected areas in the direction of hair growth. 

To use as a skin cleanser or a soap substitute, use as required instead of soap when washing in the bath or shower.

What does Epimax Original Cream contain

White soft paraffin 15% w/w, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin 6% w/w, polysorbate 60, phenoxyethanol and water

What is Dermol 500 Lotion

Dermol 500 Lotion is an antimicrobial and emollient (softening and moisturising) treatment for application to dry or problem skin.

It is for use in two ways:

• as a leave-on application
• as a soap-substitute

It helps treat and prevent dry and itchy (pruritic) skin conditions, especially eczema and dermatitis.

All age groups can use Dermol 500 Lotion, including babies.

There are two types of the active ingredient in this product:

Benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride are antimicrobials. These help to:

• combat bacteria present on your skin that can make eczema worse
• prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin.

Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate are emollients that help to:

• soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in the skin and restoring the normal protective function of the skin
• prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary skin cleansing products.

This product can be used in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor or pharmacist may have given or prescribed for you to treat your dry skin condition.

How to use Dermol 500 Lotion

Use it only on the skin. For maximum benefit, you should use this product on a regular basis and as often as required.

Before using the 500 ml bottle, turn the top of the pump dispenser anti-clockwise to unlock it.

After unlocking, you will need to press down the pump dispenser several times to prime the pump before any product is dispensed.

The same instructions apply for all age groups:

For use as a leave-on application

• Apply Dermol 500 Lotion to the affected areas.
• Gently smooth into the skin.
• If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
• Reapply as often as required.
• If you are applying another treatment to the same areas of skin as Dermol 500 Lotion, try to avoid mixing the two products. This can be achieved by applying the treatments alternately, leaving sufficient time to allow the previous application to soak in.

For use as a soap substitute

• Use Dermol 500 Lotion to wash with instead of your ordinary soap or shower gel. It will not foam or lather like ordinary cosmetic products.
• After washing, bathing or showering, pat the skin dry with a soft towel (avoid rubbing as this can make dry skin conditions worse).

What does Dermol 500 Lotion contain?

The active ingredients in this product are benzalkonium chloride (0.1% w/w), chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (0.1% w/w), liquid paraffin (2.5% w/w) and isopropyl myristate (2.5% w/w).

The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), phenoxyethanol and purified water.

What is Dermol Cream

Dermol Cream is an antimicrobial and emollient (softening and moisturising) treatment for application to dry or problem skin.

It is for use in two ways:

• as a leave-on application
• as a soap substitute.

It helps treat and prevent dry and itchy (pruritic) skin conditions, especially eczema and dermatitis.

All age groups can use Dermol Cream, including babies.

There are two types of active ingredients in this product:

Benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride are antimicrobials that help to:

• combat bacteria present on your skin that can make eczema worse
• prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin.

Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate are emollients that help to:

• soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in the skin and restoring the normal protective function of the skin
• prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary skin cleansing products.

This product can be used in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor or pharmacist may have given or prescribed for you to treat your dry skin condition.

How to use Dermol Cream

Use it only on the skin. For maximum benefit, you should use it on a regular basis and as often as required.

Before using the cream, turn the top of the pump dispenser anti-clockwise to unlock it. After unlocking, you will need to press down the pump dispenser several times to prime the pump before any product is dispensed.

The same instructions apply for all age groups:

For use as a leave-on application:

• Apply Dermol Cream to the affected areas.
• Gently smooth into the skin.
• If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
• Reapply as often as required.
• If you are applying another treatment to the same areas of skin as Dermol Cream, try to avoid mixing the two products. This can be achieved by applying the treatments alternately, leaving sufficient time to allow the previous application to soak in.

For use as a soap substitute

• Use Dermol Cream to wash with instead of your ordinary soap or shower gel. It will not foam or lather like ordinary cosmetic products.
• After washing, bathing or showering, pat the skin dry with a soft towel (avoid rubbing as this can make dry skin conditions worse).

If you forget to use Dermol Cream

Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use it, just carry on using the product as described the next time you require it.

If the product gets into the eyes

The product may cause irritation if it gets into the eyes. Rinse the eyes with plenty of water. If rinsing one eye, take care to avoid washing the product into the other eye. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

What does Dermol Cream contain

The active ingredients in this product are benzalkonium chloride (0.1% w/w), chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (0.1% w/w), liquid paraffin (10% w/w) and isopropyl myristate (10% w/w).

The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, glycerol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), phenoxyethanol, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate and purified water.

What is AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream

Our AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream has been specially formulated with active colloidal oatmeal and apricot oils to help soothe, moisturise and protect your dry skin and skin suffering from Eczema or Psoriasis. Suitable for daily use, this paraffin-free cream is the perfect moisturiser and soap substitute to add to your skincare routine if you’re looking for something which will leave your skin looking healthy and hydrated but not greasy before you head out to start your day. SLS, parabens and fragrances can irritate and aggravate sensitive skin, so we’ve made sure to keep them out of all our products meaning they are safe and gentle enough to use on everyone in your family from birth upwards.

How to use AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream

• Wash hands before applying.
• Break the tamper-evident seal on the pump and turn the nozzle clockwise to open.
• Press the pump ten times on your first use to release cream onto your hand.
• Apply AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream regularly, liberally and frequently using gentle strokes and following the direction of hair growth to keep your skin soft and moisturised
• Do not rub, as this can cause irritation and itching and may block hair follicles, causing inflammation (folliculitis).
• For maximum effectiveness, leave a thin layer of cream on the skin to soak in.
• How often you apply, AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream will depend on how dry your skin is.
• AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream can be used instead of soap (soap substitute). Apply to your skin whilst showering to clean and moisturise simultaneously.
• Re-apply after showering to skin that is almost dry to lock in moisture.
• If you have eczema or psoriasis, continue using AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream even after the skin has improved to reduce the risk of flare-ups.
• Safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding as AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed; however, if you are unsure, feel free to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you are accidentally swallowed, immediately see a doctor for external use, taking the pack with you.

What does AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream contain

Active Ingredient: Avena Sativa Kernel Flour 1%

Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Apricot Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Vitamin F Ethyl Ester, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Vitamin E.

What is Cetraben Cream?

Cetraben is a range of emollient products designed to help you manage dry, problematic and eczema-prone skin.

It's unique and balanced formulation helps to treat dry and eczema-prone skin by rehydrating and protecting it from irritants.

• Cetraben helps to relieve discomfort, reduces the itch and need to scratch it.
• Smoothes, moisturises and protects the skin.
• It's fragrance free.
• Cetraben is not tested on animals and does not contain any ingredients derived from animals.
• The first medicated skincare brand to have its research approved by the British Skin Foundation.

How to use Cetraben Cream

• Apply to the skin as often as required or directed by your pharmacist or GP, to ensure continued hydration throughout the day. We recommend that you treat your skin as frequently as possible, or as a minimum at least twice a day.
• Apply liberally to the affected skin, as often as you feel the need to, ensuring that the area is well covered.
• Apply gently in the direction of hair growth until absorbed.
• Avoid rubbing the cream vigorously as this could trigger itching, creating more heat in the skin.
• Apply your emollient before and after you bathe to protect your skin from dryness.

What is Cetraben Cream?

Cetraben is a range of emollient products designed to help you manage dry, problematic and eczema-prone skin.

It's unique and balanced formulation helps to treat dry and eczema-prone skin by rehydrating and protecting it from irritants.

• Cetraben helps to relieve discomfort, reduces the itch and need to scratch it.
• Smoothes, moisturises and protects the skin.
• It's fragrance free.
• Cetraben is not tested on animals and does not contain any ingredients derived from animals.
• The first medicated skincare brand to have its research approved by the British Skin Foundation.

How to use Cetraben Cream

• Apply to the skin as often as required or directed by your pharmacist or GP, to ensure continued hydration throughout the day. We recommend that you treat your skin as frequently as possible, or as a minimum at least twice a day.
• Apply liberally to the affected skin, as often as you feel the need to, ensuring that the area is well covered.
• Apply gently in the direction of hair growth until absorbed.
• Avoid rubbing the cream vigorously as this could trigger itching, creating more heat in the skin.
• Apply your emollient before and after you bathe to protect your skin from dryness.

What Is Epimax Isomol Gel

Epimax Isomol Gel is ideal for daily use with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

Our hydro-gel formula means you’ll get all the comfort of a cream, balanced with the more intensive relief that an ointment gives. Smooth into the skin for a cooling effect that helps to relieve the itch.

Ideal for daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

• SLS-free
• Lanolin-free
• Paraben-free
• Gluten-free
• Perfume-free
• Vegan
• Soap substitute
• Widely recyclable

How To Use Epimax Isomol Gel

Apply to skin as frequently as required, smoothing gently into the affected areas in the direction of hair growth. 

To use as a skin cleanser or a soap substitute, use as required instead of soap when washing in the bath or shower.

What Does Epimax Isomol Gel Contain

Isopropyl myristate 15% w/w, liquid paraffin 15% w/w, glycerol, carbomer, polysorbate 20, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin and water

What is HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream?

HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is a steroid cream used for inflammations of mild to moderate eczema, dermatitis and reactions to insect bites, nickel and plants. HC45 cream is used to reduce irritation, itching and redness. This cream can only be used for adults and children over the age of 10.

What is eczema and dermatitis?

Eczema is a dry skin condition which makes skin feel itchy, dry and irritated. Dermatitis is an inflammation triggered when the skin comes into contact with something irritable, like harsh additives and disinfectants.

How does HC45 Cream work to treat skin inflammation and redness?

HC45 cream includes 1% w/w hydrocortisone, which decreases the release of inflammatory substances within the bloodstream, thereby reducing swelling, itching and redness.

How to use HC45 Cream

Use sparingly on small skin areas, once or twice a day, for a maximum of 7 days.

If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

Important Information about HC45 Cream

HC45 cream contains a steroid cream and should only be used for short-term use (maximum one week). Thin layers of HC45 cream must be applied only to the affected area, as steroids thin the skin. HC45 cream cannot be applied to infected, oozing skin or open wounds. If the condition does not improve or worsens after using HC45 cream, treatment should be discontinued, and you should consult your doctor. HC45 cream must not be applied to the genital or facial regions.

What is Epimax Ointment

Epimax Ointment is designed for daily use with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

If you’re experiencing dehydrated skin that needs extra hydration, apply our ointment for long-lasting, intensive relief whenever you need it. For use during the day or at night-time as an overnight treatment, it can be added to your bath as a skin cleanser. 

Lasting protection for intensive relief, day and night.

Ideal for daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

How to use Epimax Ointment

Apply to skin as frequently as required, smoothing gently into the affected areas in the direction of hair growth. 

To use as a skin cleanser or a soap substitute, use as required instead of soap when washing in the bath or shower.

As a bath additive, melt about 4g (the size of a £2 coin) in hot water and add to the bath. Care should be taken as this can make the tub slippery.

What does Epimax Ointment contain

Liquid paraffin 40% w/w, cetomacrogol emulsifying wax (contains cetostearyl alcohol and macrogol cetostearyl ether), yellow soft paraffin 30% w/w.

What is Epimax Oatmeal Cream

 Epimax Oatmeal Cream is ideal for daily use with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

Smooth into dry and sensitive skin. The colloidal oatmeal will help with the symptoms triggered by environmental allergens and moisturise to protect against irritants. Use it as a moisturiser or a wash in the shower to leave the skin feeling soft and comfortable. 

Ideal for daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

For light hydration and protection of sensitive skin

• SLS-free
• Lanolin-free
• Paraben-free
• Gluten-free
• Perfume-free
• Soap substitute
• Vegan
• Widely recyclable

How to use Epimax Oatmeal Cream

Apply to skin as frequently as required, smoothing gently into the affected areas in the direction of hair growth. 

To use as a skin cleanser or a soap substitute, use as required instead of soap when washing in the bath or shower.

What does Epimax Oatmeal Cream contain

Water, glycerol, distearyldimonium chloride, isopropyl palmitate, liquid paraffin 3.5% w/w, cetostearyl alcohol, dimethicone, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, allantoin, white soft paraffin 0.75%, isopropanol, octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol

What is Epimax Paraffin Free Ointment

For daily use in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

Do paraffin-based products not work with your skin? If you have a sensitivity to this ingredient, then this is the perfect alternative for you. The main ingredient of this ointment is hydrogenated Castor Oil. Providing lasting, intensive relief, this ointment can be used both day and night, in the bath as a skin cleanser, and with wet wraps.

• SLS-free
• Lanolin-free
• Paraben-free
• Gluten-free
• Perfume-free
• Paraffin-free
• Vegan
• Soap substitute
• Bath additive

How to use Epimax Paraffin Free Ointment

Apply to skin as frequently as required, smoothing gently into the affected areas in the direction of hair growth. 

To use as a skin cleanser or a soap substitute, use as required instead of soap when washing in the bath or shower.

As a bath additive, melt about 4g (the size of a £2 coin) in hot water and add to the bath. Care should be taken as this can make the bath slippery.

What does Epimax Paraffin Free Ointment contain

Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil 38% w/w, macrogol cetostearyl ether, medium chain triglycerides, polyoxypropylene stearyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, D&C Yellow/Red