Exorex Lotion 100ml

Product Information

Children under 12 years and the elderly: as for adults, but the lotion can be diluted by mixing with a few drops of freshly boiled and cooled water if preferred. Previous users have found the application of a thin layer of moisturising cream to be helpful in keeping the affected areas moist after application of the lotion. Dermal Laboratories regret to announce that due to supply chain and other external issues, it has not been possible to manufacture further supplies of Psoriderm Bath, which has regrettably led to the decision to discontinue the product. If you would like more information about scalp psoriasis and its different available treatment options, please do get in touch with us.

Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) and methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

LEO apologised for any inconvenience caused by this product discontinuation, and recommended that anybody affected visits their healthcare professional to discuss their individual needs and preferences for the management of their psoriasis. Coal tar may cause skin irritation. If irritation occurs, the treatment should be reviewed and discontinued if necessary.

We are the leading national charity and membership organisation for people affected by psoriasis in the UK. I have been using Exorex for about a month now, twice a day. I have tried just about everything topical over the years, except biologics, and none of it worked. In January 2023, we were made aware of a possible availability issue with Calcipotriol Ointment following reports from some of our members that the product had become difficult to obtain.An increased risk of skin cancer in psoriatic patients treated with a combination of coal tar and UVB radiation has been reported. However epidemiological studies of patients treated with coal tar alone are inconclusive. The risk of toxicity should be taken into account when considering the suitability of this product for the patient (see also section 5.3). In July 2019 we learned that Thornton and Ross Ltd had announced the withdrawal of Aquamol Emollient Cream from manufacture due to poor demand for the product.

Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil may cause skin reactions. Methyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates may cause allergic reactions that might be delayed.Please note that this update refers to Exorex Moisturising Cream only. Exorex Lotion continues to be available as normal. You may experience skin irritation, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, or acne-like outbreaks of the skin.If this happens consult your doctor or pharmacist. Coal tar makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight (such as sunbathing) should therefore be avoided after application of the lotion. There may be a very small increase in the risk of skin cancer in patients with psoriasis who are treated with coal tar products, but this is not proven. The higher strengths of Dithrocream 0.25%, 0.5% and 1%, were discontinued in May 2021. The lowest strength, Dithrocream 0.1%, has now also been discontinued. If any Exorex Lotion is accidentally swallowed call your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital accident and emergency department. Take the bottle with you so that the product may be easily identified.

In animal studies coal tar has been shown to increase the incidence of epidermal carcinomas and self-limiting keratoacanthomas. Follow the instructions about when and how to use the product. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Skin irritation, photosensitivity of the skin. In addition coal tar may cause acne-like eruptions of the skin.They told the Psoriasis Association 'the minimum volumes that we have to produce on a production run are far higher than demand and as such it wasn't viable to continue producing the product'. Dermal Laboratories regret to announce that due to supply chain and other external issues, it has not been possible to manufacture further supplies of Dithrocream (dithranol cream), which has regrettably led to the decision to discontinue the product.