Lauromacrogols, Urea
Replenishing the skin’s natural moisturising factors PLUS active itch relief.
- Effectively replenishes the skin with urea (5%), a natural moisturising factor diminished in patients with dry skin conditions
- Provides active relief from itching through 3% lauromacrogols
- Very good tolerability and efficacy in patients with dry, itchy skin conditions *
- Can be used on a daily basis or as therapy support
- Can be used in conjunction with the Balneum Plus Bath oil for maximum effect
- Suitable for all ages
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION:
Balneum Plus Cream contains lauromacrogols 3.0% w/w and urea 5.0% w/w.
USES:
For the treatment of pruritus, eczema, dermatitis and scaling skin conditions where an antipruritic and/or hydrating effect is required. It may also be used for the continued treatment. and follow-up treatment of these skin diseases.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Adults, the elderly and children: apply to each affected area twice a day. The duration of treatment depends on the clinical response.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc:
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. It should not be used to treat acute erythroderma, acute inflammatory, oozing or infected skin lesions.
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE:
May cause irritation if applied to broken or inflamed skin. Pregnancy and lactation: there are no specific restrictions concerning its use during pregnancy, but it is not to be used on the breasts immediately prior to breast feeding during lactation.
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS:
Balneum Plus Cream has been reported to cause a burning sensation, erythema, pruritus or the formation of pustules. Contact allergy has also been reported.
LEGAL CATOGORY:
GSL
PRODUCT LICENCE NUMBER:
PL 00327/0113
PRODUCT LICENCE HOLDER:
Crookes Healthcare Ltd, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
DATE OF PREPARATION:
September 2007
PACK SIZES AND COST:
| 100g Tube | £3.29 |
| 175g Pump | £8.33 |
| 500g Pump | £17.09 |
* Freitag G and T Hoppner, results of a post marketing drug monitoring survey with a polidocanol-urea preparation for dry, itching skin. Curr Med Res Opin. 1997. 13 (9) 529 – 537
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
