ABBREVIATED PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. Presentations: Cream - a thick white cream containing white soft paraffin 13.2% w/w and light liquid paraffin 10.5% w/w. Bath Additive- A clear liquid containing light liquid paraffin 82.8% w/w. Indications: symptomatic relief of red, inflamed, damaged, dry or chapped skin, especially when associated with endogenous or exogenous eczema. Dosage: Cream - apply to dry skin areas as required and rub in. Bath additive - Adults: add one/two capfuls to a warm water bath; children: add half/one capful to a warm water bath. Shower: apply to wet skin lightly with a wet sponge. Contra-indications: hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Special warnings and precautions: care should be taken if allergy to any of the ingredients is suspected. Care should be exercised when entering or leaving the bath. Avoid contact with eyes. Side-effects: (Refer to the Smpc for full list) very rarely mild skin reactions have been seen including rash and erythema, in which case the product should be discontinued. Market Authorisation numbers: Cetraben Emollient Cream: PL 17320/0001.Cetraben Emollient Bath Additive PL 17320/0002. Market Authorisation Holder: Pharma Health Care Ltd, Russell Bedford House, City Forum, 250 City Road, London Ec1V 2QQ, United Kingdom. Legal category: GSL. Basic NHS prices: Cream-50g pump dispenser £1.40, 150g pump dispenser £ 3.98, 500g pump dispenser £5.99, 1050g pump dispenser £11.62. Oil - 500ml container £5.75. Further information from : Medical Information, Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Park View House, 65 London Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1JN. Cetraben is a registered trademark . Date of Preparation: August 2010 |
