Ovelle Emulsifying Ointment 500g

Product Information

Among its hero products is Silcock’s Base Emollient Moisturiser, a traditional cream to soften and soothe thirsty, flaky skin. P. contains a preservative free blend of ingredients to hydrate and soften all skin types, especially dry skin. This multipurpose wonder can also be used as a soap substitute for cleansing and it suitable for both the face and body.

The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. Bath and shower emollientsshould never be prescribed see NHSE Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. Note that Oilatum ® Plus is for MRSA treatment at NUH where Octenisan is not appropriate in line with NUH MRSA policy.Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient. Third line gel for moderately dry skin if Isomol ® and Aproderm ® are not tolerated as per Notts Emollient Formulary. At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies.

If you're using a lot of emulsifying ointment as a moisturiser your clothing and bedding should be changed regularly, preferably daily, because the ointment can soak into fabric and can become a fire hazard. Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting.If you think your or your child's skin has reacted to this ointment, stop using it and get advice from your doctor or pharmacist. After washing, the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry to avoid rubbing the oil off the skin. Paraffin free / low paraffin products should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing products. Aqueous cream was the emollient used by most (71%), which was associated with an immediate cutaneous reaction in 56% of exposures, compared with 18% with other emollients used (details of the other emollients were not reported; n = 100). The emulsifying ointment leaves a thin layer of oil on the skin's surface that stops water evaporating.