Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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Hoegar, P.H., Stark, S. & Jost, G. (2010) “ Efficiacy and safety of two different antifungal pastes in infants with diaper dermatitis: a randomized, controlled study.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 24, pp. 1094-1098. Multi-hydrocarbon, Paraffinum album, Paraffinum flavum, Petrolatum, Petrolatum base, Petrolatum, white, Petrolatum,amber, Petrolatum,white, Petroleum jelly, Soft paraffin, White petrolatum, White, soft paraffin, Yellow soft paraffin For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can Epaderm affect other medicines? Management of psoriasis with emollients only may be adequate in mild or asymptomatic cases, as well as for maintenance between exacerbations.

Potent topical steroids carry the risk of destabilising psoriasis and side-effects from prolonged use - regular review is required by prescribers.

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Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting.

Rowe, J., McCall, E. & Kent, B. (2008) “ Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.” International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, vol. 6, pp. 3-23. In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition. Important information aboutyellow soft paraffinMedicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.