Soya Oil
The medicinal bath oil with natural soya oil.
- Contains 84.75% soya oil
- Triglycerides (high in polyunsaturated fatty acids) mimic the structure of physiological lipids
- Strengthens the balance of the skin, thus stabilising the skin’s barrier function
- Less need for steroids and other therapeutic agents *
- Reduces the drying effect of cleansing procedures
- Makes the skin smooth
- Suitable for use in the bath
- Dual cleansing and lipid replenishing role
- Easy and convenient application
- Suitable for all ages including babies
PReSCRIBING INFORMATION:
Balneum is an oily liquid for external use containing soya oil 84.75% w/w.
USES:
For the treatment of dry skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Adults: For full bath (~100L)-20ml = 1 measure. For partial bath (~5L)-2.5ml = 1/8 measure. For child’s bath (~25L)-5ml = 1/4 measure. For very dry skin, 2-3 times the above quantities can be used. Add to bath water. Generally, 2-3 baths should be taken weekly. For babies and infants a daily bath is recommended.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc:
Contra-indicated in patients hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Take care not to slip. Avoid contact with eyes;if this occurs rinse immediately with water.
Undesirable effects:
None known
Legal category:
GSL
PRODUCT LICENCE NUMBER:
PL 04758/0011
PRODUCT LICENCE HOLDER:
Hermal Kurt Herrmann, GmbH & Co OHG, Scholtzstrasse 3, D-21465, Reinbek, Germany.
DATE OF preparation:
May 2007
PACK SIZES AND COSTS:
| 200ml | £2.48 |
| 500ml | £5.38 |
| 1000ml | £10.39 |
*Moi H, Einwirkung von Olbadern auf den Salbenverbrauch bei endogenen Ekzemen. Dt Derm. 1982. 30 (1) 60-64
Information about adverse event reporting can be found at www.yellowcard.gov.uk and adverse events should be reported to Hermal UK on 0500 455 456
