You shouldn't need to take any special precautions whilst using this product during pregnancy or breast-feeding. However, it is important to speak to your doctor before using this product or any other medication during this time, to make sure that it is safe for both you and your child. Store below 25°C. Do not freeze. Do not use after the expiry date. Use within three months of initial opening. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this or any other medication. Some products may not be suitable for you or your child at this time and you may need to use an alternative treatment. ONLY FOR USE for very dry chronic inflammatory dermatological conditions with associated significant irritation/itch that has not been responsive to or tolerant of other formulary emollient options

As an emollient for the relief of dry skin in eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. Creams: Also for use as a soap substitute for skin washing. Gel: Also for the relief of dry or chapped skin which may also be itchy or inflamed and as soap substitute for skin washing. Ointments: Also as a bath additive. Your daily, all-purpose replenishing moisturiser to soothe and relieve dry skin. Keep skin comfortable by applying every day to soften, protect and moisturise.Shared Care - these medicines require specialist initiation and stabilisation. Ongoing division of responsibility for drug and disease monitoring between specialist and GP by a Shared Care Guideline (SCG). If no SCG in place status reverts to red.

Second line option for facial inflammatory conditions - eczema, psoriasis, perioral dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component. Known sensitising ingredients in the products include: Epimax Moisturising Cream: Lanolin, Cetostearyl Alcohol, and Hydroxybenzoates; Epimax Original Cream: Cetostearyl Alcohol and Phenoxyethanol; Epimax Oatmeal Cream: Cetostearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Palmitate and Benzyl Alcohol; Epimax ExCetra Cream: Cetostearyl Alcohol and Phenoxyethanol; Epimax Isomol Gel: Phenoxyethanol and Triethanolamine; Epimax Ointment: Cetostearyl Alcohol; Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: Cetostearyl Alcohol.

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There are several dry skin conditions which could leave you looking for a solution to dry, itchy, and irritating skin. They all affect the skin in different ways, but a common symptom is that they dehydrate your skin, leaving it feeling dry, sore, and itchy. Some of the most common dry skin conditions are: