E45 Itch Relief Cream 100g
E45 Itch Relief Cream 100g
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Description
E45 Itch Relief Cream is a licensed medicine for the treatment of pruritus, eczema, dermatitis and scaling skin conditions, available here in a 100g tube. It combines the anti-itch ingredient lauromacrogols with urea, a moisturiser naturally found in the skin, to relieve itching while providing hydration that lasts up to 24 hours.
Key Features
- Two active ingredients working together: Lauromacrogols helps relieve itching, while urea moisturises the skin, together providing hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Suitable from 1 month of age: Can be used by infants over 1 month, children, adults and the elderly.
- Fragrance-free and dermatologically tested: Formulated without added perfume.
- Non-greasy cream: Absorbs without leaving a heavy residue.
What is E45 Itch Relief Cream used for?
It's used to treat pruritus (itching), eczema, dermatitis and scaling skin conditions where an antipruritic and/or hydrating effect is needed.
Can E45 Itch Relief Cream be used on babies?
Yes, it's suitable for infants over 1 month old, as well as children, adults and the elderly.
How does E45 Itch Relief Cream relieve itching?
Its active ingredient lauromacrogols acts as a mild local anaesthetic on the skin and has an antipruritic (anti-itch) effect, while urea helps moisturise and hydrate the skin.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Lauromacrogols 3.0% w/w, Urea 5.0% w/w.
Other ingredients: Dimeticone, Phenyl Dimeticone, Liquid Paraffin, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearic Palmitic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Glycerol, Polysorbate, Carbomer, Trometamol, Benzyl Alcohol, Purified Water.
Usage and Instructions
Before first use, check that the tube seal is intact, then remove it. Apply the cream to the affected skin twice a day. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Warnings
E45 Itch Relief Cream is a medicine. Before use, be aware of the following precautions:
- Do not use if you're allergic to any of the ingredients, including lauromacrogols, urea, benzyl alcohol or cetyl alcohol.
- Do not use on broken, oozing, infected or acutely inflamed skin, as this can cause irritation.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- For use on the skin only; avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not apply to the breasts immediately before breastfeeding.
- Using other medicines on the skin at the same time, for example corticosteroids, may increase how much of them is absorbed, as urea can increase skin penetration.
- Discontinue use if irritation or a rash develops.
- Fire hazard: fabric such as clothing, bedding or dressings that has been in contact with this cream burns more easily. Do not smoke or go near naked flames, and be aware that washing fabric may reduce but not completely remove this risk.
Side Effects
E45 Itch Relief Cream is usually well tolerated. Reported side effects include:
- A burning sensation.
- Redness.
- Itching.
- Pus at the application site.
- Allergic dermatitis.
How often these occur is not known. The cream also contains benzyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis in some people. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you get any side effect, or report it via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
