Adex Gel 500g is a moisturising emollient gel with an added anti-inflammatory ingredient, nicotinamide (4%), for dry and inflamed skin conditions such as mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, various forms of eczema and psoriasis. It comes in a 500g pump bottle and can be used by adults, the elderly and children from 1 year of age, so one gel covers both everyday moisturising and flare-ups.

Key Features

• Emollient with nicotinamide: The emollient ingredients help soften and protect the skin by trapping moisture, while nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, helps reduce skin redness and inflammation.
• Use during flares or continuously: It can be used occasionally, such as during flares, or continuously if the added anti-inflammatory action is beneficial.
• May help reduce reliance on stronger treatments: The manufacturer states that use in these circumstances may help reduce reliance on more potent anti-inflammatory treatments such as corticosteroids and immunomodulators.
• Suitable from 1 year of age: It is for use by adults, the elderly and children from 1 year of age.
• Can be used with other skin products: It is not known to affect, or be affected by, medicines taken orally, and can be used in addition to other emollients or applied treatments.
• 500g pump bottle: The pump dispenser is primed before first use, see Usage and Instructions.

Is Adex Gel a medicine?

No. It is a Class III medical device with an ancillary medicinal substance, nicotinamide.

Can I use Adex Gel with a steroid cream?

Yes. If you use other topical products, follow the instructions supplied with them and leave enough time for absorption before applying Adex Gel. This is normally around 30 minutes for topical corticosteroids and up to 2 hours for certain calcineurin inhibitors.

How long should I use it before seeing a doctor?

Seek medical advice if there is no improvement within 2 to 4 weeks.

Ingredients: Carbomer, glycerol, isopropyl myristate (15%), liquid paraffin (15%), nicotinamide (4%), phenoxyethanol, sorbitan laurate, trolamine, purified water.

For adults, the elderly and children from 1 year of age. Apply to the skin three times daily or as often as needed.

1. Before using the 500g bottle, turn the top of the pump dispenser to unlock it. The first time, press the pump down several times to prime it until product is dispensed.
2. Gently smooth the gel over and around all dry and/or inflamed skin areas, using a few gentle strokes in the same direction as hair growth. Allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
3. If you use other topical products, follow the instructions supplied with them to allow enough time for absorption before applying Adex Gel. This is normally around 30 minutes for topical corticosteroids and up to 2 hours for certain calcineurin inhibitors.
4. Carry on using it for as long as necessary. Seek medical advice if there is no improvement within 2 to 4 weeks.

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.

Keep away from naked flames and do not smoke.

• Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing may reduce product build-up but does not remove it completely.
• Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients.
• Keep the gel away from the eyes, and avoid the nostrils, lips and inside of the mouth. If it gets in your eye, rinse with plenty of water, taking care not to wash product into the other eye, and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
• Accidental swallowing may cause diarrhoea because of the oily ingredients.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: safety trials have not been conducted. With prolonged use over large areas, the recommended level of nicotinamide in pregnancy may be exceeded, so take caution, particularly in the first 3 months of pregnancy, and ask a doctor or pharmacist before use. If use on the nipples is necessary when breastfeeding, apply sparingly after feeds and gently wipe off any remaining product before feeding your baby.
• Stop using it and tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if your skin condition seems to look or feel worse.

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Carolyn N (verified buyer)

Not as good as I hoped - but then I haven't found anything so far which is!!

Posted 4 years ago

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Colleen A (verified buyer)

This gel is perfect for flare ups of psoriasis and I am so happy to have a supply for over the Christmas Holiday.

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Joan E (verified buyer)

I have bought this to put in my handbag just in case I start itching when I am not at home.

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Joan E (verified buyer)

The first time I have used this product. After a couple of hours I realised something had changed. My Psoriasis was not itching!! Adex Gel will be on my shopping list from now on.

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Anonymous (verified buyer)

Excellent product.

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Paul W (verified buyer)

easy to apply and effective

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David K (verified buyer)

The gel is great. Used daily.

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Too early to appraise yet

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