Download Emulsifying Ointment 50% w/w in Purified Water

 DERMATOLOGY Emulsifying Ointment 50% w/w in Purified Water
Product Description
Emulsifying Ointment is a mix of paraffin oils, which when applied
to the skin, provides a layer of oil to minimise water loss from the skin.
The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface.
This increases as we get older and is made worse by washing, because
hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface.
Moisturisers such as emulsifying ointment are helpful for very dry skin conditions,
particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out.
Used regularly, Emulsifying Ointment can help restore the skin's smoothness, softness
and flexibility by helping the skin to retain moisture. It should be applied frequently to
prevent the skin drying out. Emulsifying ointment can also be used in place of soap when
washing to prevent dry skin conditions.
Use
For dry skin conditions or as a soap substitute
Applications
Emulsifying Ointment soothes and protects very dry, cracked skin.
• All dry skin conditions
• Soap substitute & moisturiser
• More occlusive than Aqueous Cream
• helpful for treating eczema and dermatitis
• Suitable for sensitive skin, non-irritating
• Free of colour, perfume and lanolin
• Non-greasy, easy to apply and will not clog pores
Emulsifying Ointment can also be used as required for extemporaneous preparations
when compounding various creams, ointments and lotions.
Directions for Use
Shower
1. Apply Emollient Ointment as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist onto your
skin before stepping into the shower.
2. Smear it all over the body in downward direction or direction of hair growth, thickly to
the plaques of psoriasis or dry area.
3. Rinse it off in the shower using your hands or a soft sponge.
4. This will be your soap – it will soften the plaques and prepare them for treatment.
DERMATOLOGY 5. The preparation may be slippery; take care not to slip.
6. Use a non-slip mat and rinse the shower after use.
Bath
1. Mix two dessert spoons of Emollient Ointment into a jug of almost boiling water and
whisk with a fork, taking care not to splash.
2. Add the mixture to a running bath of lukewarm water. (The emollient will disperse
evenly through the bath).
3. Soak for 5-10 mins and then pat dry the skin.
4. The preparation may be slippery; take care not to slip.
5. Use a non-slip mat. Rinse bath immediately after use to prevent any slippery residue
from forming.
Drying
•
You should gently pat your skin dry.
•
Avoid scrubbing your skin with a towel.
Ingredients
Contains purified water, white soft paraffin, and liquid paraffin
Code
Presentation
EMU01211F
Emulsifying Ointment 50% w/w In Purified Water BP
(500g)
Pack size
20
EMU01211PRG_V1.0_Jul15