E45 Cream x 125g
Product Model: GSL
Pack Size: 125g
There is a Fire Hazard with paraffin based and paraffin skin products. Please read the information in the Specifications tab under the Warning header below or attached in this link Click Here before purchasing this product.
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E45 Cream is light and pleasant to use, the cream is an effective, non-greasy emollient that has been clinically proven to treat and soothe dry, itchy, flaky, rough or chapped skin. It is also recommend it for more serious dry skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis. It’s quickly and easily absorbed and works by replacing lost moisture and forming a protective barrier, leaving your skin feeling soft and comfortable again.
| Directions | How to use E45 Cream: Adults and children: Apply liberally 2 or 3 times daily to the affected area. |
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| Ingredients | E45 Cream contains: White Soft Paraffin 14.5 %w/w, Light Liquid Paraffin 12.6 %w/w, Hypoallergenic Anhydrous Lanolin 1 %w/w |
| Warnings | Fire hazards with paraffin-based and paraffin-free skin products You have been provided this information because we are supplying you with a paraffin-based/emollient product which is associated with a risk of fire. If you are using an emollient, particularly a paraffin-based skin product, which is covered by a dressing or clothing, there is a danger that smoking, or presence around a naked flame, could cause your dressing or clothing to catch fire. Listed below are some important points to consider: • Do not smoke, use naked flames (or be near people who are smoking or using naked flames) or go near anything else which may cause a fire whilst the emollient are in contact with your clothes, dressing or bandages (for example, do not lean over a lit gas cooker or candle or do not allow lit cigarettes to touch clothing or dressings) • Ensure that your clothes and bedding are changed regularly (preferably daily) as the paraffin can soak into fabric and can potentially be a fire hazard • Wash the bedding and clothing at high temperature (between 60-90 degrees Celsius) to reduce the build-up of paraffin; avoid wearing delicate garments when using emollient creams as they cannot be washed at high temperature without causing damage • Be careful to make sure that the paraffin does not soak into chairs, seating or other furniture by covering them with a throw that can be daily washed • Tell your relatives or carers about your treatment and show them this leaflet • Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you normally smoke as they will be able to offer you help and advice to stop smoking Your treatment is important, but it is essential that you are kept safe when you use these prescribed products. By following the advice above, you will help us to make sure that you using these products safely. Please speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have any questions about the information provided |
