Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Omega Pharma

Omega Pharma
32 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
UK
SW1V 2SA
0203 598 9601

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Omega Pharma Products

Drapolene

Drapolene contains benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide, which are both quaternary ammonium disinfectants with properties that are typical of cationic surfactants. This preparation is useful in the treatment and prevention of nappy rash. It suppresses…

Fenistil Cold Sore Cream

Fenistil contains penciclovir, which has demonstrable in vivo and in vitro activity against herpes simplex viruses (types 1 and 2) and varicella zoster virus. In virus-infected cells penciclovir is rapidly and efficiently converted into a triphosphat…

Kamillosan

Kamillosan contains chamomile, which soothes redness, soreness and inflammation associated with a wide range of skin conditions.

Lyclear

Lyclear contains permethrin, which belongs to a group of anti-parasitic agents called pyrethroids. Permethrin is rapidly absorbed across the insect cuticle. The principal physiological action is the induction of electrochemical abnormalities across t…