Oilatum Junior Cream Emollient 500ml Pump

Description

Oilatum Junior Cream is a fragrance-free emollient cream for eczema and related dry skin conditions, made with babies and children in mind, in a 500ml pump sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Format	Cream (pump bottle)
Pack	500ml
Active ingredients	Light liquid paraffin 6.0% w/w, white soft paraffin 15.0% w/w
Licensed uses	Contact dermatitis, atopic eczema, senile pruritus, ichthyosis and related dry skin conditions
Fragrance	Fragrance free
Legal category	GSL medicine

Who it is for

Babies, children and adults with atopic eczema or contact dermatitis.
People with ichthyosis or other dry, scaly skin conditions.
Older people with itchy dry skin (senile pruritus).
Families who want one large pump pack for frequent daily use.

Not suitable for: Not suitable for anyone sensitive or allergic to white soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol or any other ingredient.

How to use

Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Apply to the affected areas and rub in well.
Use as often as required, or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
It can be used straight after washing or bathing to help replace lost skin oils.

Frequently asked questions

Can Oilatum Junior Cream be used on babies?

Yes. It is formulated for babies and children, and it is also suitable for adults and the elderly.

How often can I apply it?

As often as required. Apply to the affected areas and rub in well.

Is it fragrance free?

Yes, the 500ml Junior Cream is fragrance free.

Can I use it while breastfeeding?

Yes, but wash off all traces from the breast area before feeding.

What is the fire warning about?

Paraffin-based emollients soak into fabrics. Clothing, bedding and dressings with dried-on cream catch fire more easily, so do not smoke or go near naked flames.

Safety and storage

Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Fire hazard: do not smoke or go near naked flames. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings) with this product on it burns more easily.
Contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis), and benzyl alcohol, which may cause mild local irritation.
Stop using it and speak to a pharmacist if irritation or a rash develops.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C.

This is a medicine. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition or take other medicines.