Patient leaflet - ULTRABASE
Ultrabase
White Soft Paraffin 10% w/w
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Ultrabase carefully to get the best results from it.
u Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
u Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
u You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
u If you experience any side effect and this becomes serious, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Ultrabase is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Ultrabase
3. How to use Ultrabase
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ultrabase
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6. Further Information
1. what ultrabase is and what it is used for
Ultrabase is a moisturiser that can be used to dilute skin preparations and is also used as a base for other medicines. It may be used as an alternative to topical corticosteroids (medicines put on the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems) when they are being stopped. It may also be used alone after the topical corticosteroid is no longer used.
2. before you use ultrabasedo not use ultrabaseif you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of ultrabase as listed in section 6 “further information”.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Ultrabase
Ultrabase contains stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions e.g. inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis).
Ultrabase contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methyl paraben) [E218] and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (propyl paraben) [E216]. These ingredients may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Do not 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.
3. how to use ultrabase
The cream should be smoothed into the skin as often as it is needed.
If you use more Ultrabase than you should or accidentally swallow the cream
If you accidentally swallow Ultrabase it is unlikely to be dangerous but contact your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Skin reactions include redness and itching at the site of application.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 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 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 ultrabase
u Store Ultrabase out of the sight and reach of children.
u Do not use Ultrabase after the expiry date which is printed on the pack.
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6. Further Information
What Ultrabase containsu The active ingredient is white soft paraffin 10% w/w
What Ultrabase looks like and contents of the pack
Ultrabase is a white cream.
Ultrabase is supplied in the following presentations although not all pack sizes may be marketed:
u aluminium tubes containing 10 g or 50 g of Ultrabase
u plastic jars containing 500 g of Ultrabase
u plastic pump dispensers containing 50 g, 200
g or 500 g of Ultrabase
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Derma UK Ltd, The Toffee Factory, Lower
Steenbergs Yard, Ouseburn,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2DF, UK.
Manufacturer
Bioglan AB,
PO Box 50310, SE-202 13 Malmo, Sweden.
This leaflet was last revised in April 2019
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