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

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Third line gel for moderately dry skin if Isomol ® and Aproderm ® are not tolerated as per Notts Emollient Formulary. This medicine is not known to affect other medicines. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients Ehretsmann, C., Schaefer, P. And Adam, R. (2001) “ Cutaneous tolerance of baby wipes by infants with atopic dermatitis, and comparison of the mildness of baby wipe and water in infant skin.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 15, pp. 16-21. Although this doesn’t cause issues to the skin, the use of bleach and heating the product to combine the two is not good for the environment. This is because of the nasty fumes that bleach gives off and adds into the air that we breathe. At a time when global warming is a bigger issue than ever, we asked the question: Is the bleaching of the product to purely alter the appearance worth the impact on the environment? Our answer is no. Therefore we have created our take on Petroleum Jelly, called Veil Yellow Soft Paraffin. An unbleached product that is excellent for a wide range of skin conditions For a lot number with a filling-code such as 05427ES-021, enter it as 05427ES (without the filling-code '-021').

For use as an over the counter skin protectant . Commonly used to treat diaper rash and chapped lips . Maxwell, J. & Sinclair, D. (2012) “ Treatment of moisture related lesions in children.” Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation trust, London, UK. Poster presentation- European Wound Management Association Conference 2012 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?However, if the moisturiser is applied just before or after applying other medicated creams, ointments or lotions, the moisturiser could dilute the other medicated product. For this reason you should try to leave about 30 minutes between applying moisturisers and medicated skin products, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient Discourage use of baby wipes as most contain preservatives and alcohol, water wipes are acceptable.

Yellow soft paraffin is also known as yellow petroleum jelly. This is not an active ingredient as such, but works as a moisturiser by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. It is a very greasy moisturiser. Bath and shower emollientsshould never be prescribed see NHSE Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. Refer patients to secondary care if psoriasis fails to respond adequately to above topical treatment strategies. Siaw-Sakyi, V. & Mohammed, L. (2012) “ Use of the Proshield system on damaged skin across an acute setting.” Guy’s & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Poster presentation.Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area Bennet, Y. & Rodgers, A. (2009) A 3 year retrospective audit of nappy rash in all infant stoma reversal patients who had a stoma for >6months in Yorkhill Hospital. Unpublished data. Paraffin free / low paraffin products should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing products. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary. You might be asking yourself, how does Veil Soft Paraffin compare to the leading brands? Well because we do not add any bleach to our product is it much better for the environment. Because the product does not contain bleach, our Soft Paraffin also has a slightly darker appearance. However, our product is still British Pharmacopoeia Grade meaning that it 100% safe to use on the skin. Not only is our Soft Paraffin environmentally friendly, but it is also an incredible multi-use product. Coughlin, C., Eichenfield, L. and Frieden, I. (2014) Diaper Dermatitis: Clinical Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis. Pediatric Dermatology. [Online] Vol.31, pp.19-24.

Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market. If a patient is experiencing any of the below please commence the moderate to severe regime. Whenever possible try to manage the cause of loose stools e.g. alter diet, limit/change antibiotics. A supporting prescribing guideline may be requested which must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust DTCs and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC. Yellow soft paraffin as a single ingredient is only available generically (ie without a brand name). Further reading Other first line options are Epimax ®ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50®).Use in confirmed staphylococcal infection e.g. recurrent folliculitis and impetiginised eczema as per Notts Emollient Formulary. There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain this combination of ichthammol, yellow soft paraffin and wool fat as the active ingredients. Further reading Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Registered in England. All Rights Reserved.