Fire hazard. Do not smoke or go near naked flames; clothing or bedding with this product dried on them can catch fire easily. Adverse incidents should be reported on 01484 848164, at [email protected] or alternatively at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Cetraben ® Ointment 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. Never dispose medicines via household or water waste, as this can harm the environment. Take any unwanted or expired medicine to your local pharmacy and ask them to dispose them safely on your behalf. Method of administration: Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: Wash hands before and after use. Apply to dry skin areas as often as required. Smooth gently into the skin following direction of hair growth. Children under 1: Seek HCP advice before use. As a bath additive: Melt about 4g (roughly a teaspoonful) of Cetraben Ointment in hot water in a suitable container. Then add to the bath ensuring that the water has sufficiently cooled before getting in. As a soap substitute: Take a small amount of Cetraben Ointment from the tub, lather it under warm water and use as required when washing or in the shower. Pat skin dry.

Cetraben can be used on the face if required. However, you should take extra care not to get Cetraben in your eyes when applying it to your face. Does Cetraben contain a corticosteroid?You can drink alcohol while using Cetraben. Never drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Alcohol can cause dehydration and may make your dry skin symptoms worse. Can I use Cetraben on my face?

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. Precautions: Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Mild skin reactions, such as redness Cetraben cream and ointment are topical treatments that are applied directly to the affected area of skin. and rash, have been seen very rarely. Should this occur, use of the product should be stopped. In the unlikely

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Adverse reactions: Mild skin reactions, such as redness and rash, have been seen very rarely. In the unlikely event of side effects, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions. For some people, using Cetraben twice a day - morning and night - is sufficient to keep their symptoms at bay. Others may find they need to use it more frequently to manage their skin condition.

Method of administration: Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: Wash hands before and after use. When you use moisturisers such as Cetraben on a regular basis, you can prevent your dry skin condition from flaring up and lessen your need for using a corticosteroid. Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions Ingredients: Light Liquid Paraffin 45% w/w, White Soft Paraffin 35% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60Adverse reactions: There are no known side effects. In the unlikely event of a side effect you should stop use and talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions. If you are unsure whether Cetraben is suitable for you, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist for advice.