Ovelle Emulsifying Ointment 500g

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Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area Use in confirmed staphylococcal infection e.g. recurrent folliculitis and impetiginised eczema as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Ovelle Emulsifying Ointment B.P. contains a preservative free blend of ingredients to hydrate and soften all skin types, especially dry skin. Formulated without fragrance or colours, it gently soothes as a moisturiser and cleanses as a soap substitute or bath additive. Medicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol, once the patient has been stabilised. Emollients can be applied as often as you like to keep the skin well moisturised and in good condition. Ideally, this should be done at least 3 or 4 times a day.

Moisturisers are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema, which gets worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. This reduces redness, scaling and itching. Emulsifying ointment (contains emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. Emulsifying wax itself contains cetostearyl alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate) If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and does not settle after rinsing, ask a pharmacist to recommend a different product. Using emollients with other skin treatments

As a soap substitute cleanser: Apply to skin, massage gently and rinse well. Alternatively use a warm flannel and rinse. Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition.

Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription. It is available to buy from pharmacies and is sometimes prescribed by doctors for very dry skin conditions. Emulsifying ointment has been found to have major sunscreen activity in clinically normal skin. Preparations containing emulsifying ointment should not be used before phototherapy or in phototesting procedures.If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first.

People hypersensitive to any of the ingredients may experience skin reactions, such as burning, itching, rash or redness of the skin after using emulsifying ointment. Stop using emulsifying ointment and see your doctor if your skin gets irritated after using it. Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Agreed GREY non formulary for NEW PATIENTS (APC Jan 2020). Other creams available as soap substitutes and leave on emollients. Third line gel for moderately dry skin if Isomol ® and Aproderm ® are not tolerated as per Notts Emollient Formulary.The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to make sure it's properly absorbed. Skin reactions The Gardiner family have been creating skincare products which combine our expertise in traditional formulations with the latest dermatological advances.