Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Unguentum M Cream

Almirall

Description

An emollient white soft paraffin-based cream.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of dermatitis, nappy rash, ichthyosis, eczema, protection of raw and abraded skin areas, pruritus and related skin conditions where dry scaly skin is a problem, and as a pre-bathing emollient for dry/eczematous skin, to alleviate drying effects. As a diluent for various topical corticosteriod formulations in those instances where a lower strength preparation is considered desirable by the physician and as a general base for extemporaneous dispensing.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients; use near the eyes and on mucous membranes.

Price

500g, £8.48

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