ECZEDERM 8.5% / 5% W/W CREAM - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

Eczederm

• 8.5% / 5% w/w Cream

• This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Eczederm Cream carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your nurse, doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact your nurse, doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms worsen

or do not improve.

• If any side effect becomes more serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your nurse, doctor or pharmacist.

• 1. What Eczederm Cream is & what it is used for

• 2. Before you use Eczederm Cream

• 3. How to use Eczederm Cream

• 4. Possible side effects

• 5. How to store Eczederm Cream

• 6. Further information

1.   WHAT ECZEDERM CREAM AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

The name of your medicine is Eczederm Cream. It contains the active ingredients white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin.

Eczederm Cream is a moisturising and protecting cream (an emollient). It helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin and prevents moisture loss.

Eczederm Cream is used to treat reed, inflamed, damaged, dry or chapped skin in adults and children , and to protect raw skin areas.

If you suffer from eczema and your skin is dry, the cream can be applied before having a bath to prevent your skin from drying any further.

Eczederm Cream can also be used during or after treatment with topical steroid creams, gels or ointments. Eczederm Cream may reduce the need to use steroid products (it provides a steroid-sparing effect).

WHAT ECZEDERM CREAM AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Do not use Eczederm Cream if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin or any other ingredients. Tell your nurse, doctor or pharmacist so that they can give you or your child an alternative medicine.

Important information about cetostearyl alcohol:

This cream contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

3. what eczederm cream and what it is used for

Always use

Eczederm Cream exactly as your nurse, doctor or pharmacist has told you. You should check with them if you are not sure.

Eczederm Cream is for external use only.

Unless you have been given different advice, apply the cream thinly to cover the affected area completely, massaging gently and thoroughly into the skin. Your nurse, doctor or pharmacist will tell you when, how often and for how long you should use the cream.

Do not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

If you forget to use Eczederm Cream at the right time, use the usual amount as soon as you remember, and then carry on as before.

If your condition worsens, or your symptoms persist beyond the period of treatment specified, you should consult your nurse, doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, as well as benefits, Eczederm Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rarely, a few people may suffer from mild skin reactions such as itching, and a rash after using the cream. If this occurs you should contact your nurse, doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website:or search for MHRA Yellow Card Scheme in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store eczederm cream

Keep out of reach and sight of children

Do not use Eczederm Cream after the expiry date stated on the packaging after “Exp.” The date refers to the last day of that month.

Eczederm Cream should be stored below 25°C, and kept in its original container.

Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of Eczederm Cream, as it should not be put in your household waste.

• 6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Eczederm Cream looks like and the contents of the pack:

Eczederm Cream is presented in a pump dispenser or securitab container containing 500g, or in tubes containing 50g.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

PL20685/0048

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Ferndale Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Unit 740, Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby, West

Yorkshire, LS23 7FX, United Kingdom

Manufacturer: Bioglan AB,

PO Box 50310, SE-202 13 Malmo, Sweden

This leaflet was last approved in August 2020 ® Registered Trademark Ferndale Pharmaceutical­s Ltd.