Ovelle Emulsifying Ointment 500g

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As a soap substitute cleanser: Apply to skin, massage gently and rinse well. Alternatively use a warm flannel and rinse. Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays Use a clean spoon or spatula to remove emollients from a pot or tub. This reduces the risk of infections from contaminated pots. Risk of slipping

Ovelle Emulsifying Ointment B.P. contains a preservative free blend of ingredients to hydrate and soften all skin types, especially dry skin. Formulated without fragrance or colours, it gently soothes as a moisturiser and cleanses as a soap substitute or bath additive. Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market.Everyday soaps, shampoos and shower gels usually dry out the skin and can make skin conditions like eczema worse. Aqueous cream may be associated with skin reactions (stinging, burning, itching and redness) when used as a 'leave-on' emollient, often within 20 minutes of application, and especially in children with atopic eczema. See MHRA Drug Safety update March 2013. Overdose is considered unlikely with this product when used as indicated. Symptoms of accidental oral ingestion may include gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhoea and should be treated symptomatically.

Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation.At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies. Not in Nottinghamshire emollient formulary. Use alternative if a leave on emollient is required -see formulary for options.