Oilatum Emollient 500ml is a liquid bath emollient used for contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, senile pruritus, ichthyosis and related dry skin conditions. It contains light liquid paraffin 63.4% w/w, which forms an emollient layer on the skin to reduce water loss and help prevent dryness.

This bath additive is suitable for adults, older people, children and infants. It can be added directly to bath water or applied to wet skin and rinsed off, providing a practical option for bathing and cleansing dry, itchy or irritated skin when soaps and some other cleansing products may cause irritation.

Oilatum Emollient must always be used with water and is for use on the skin only.

Patient Information Leaflet

Main ingredients: Light liquid paraffin 63.4% w/w.

Excipients: Acetylated lanolin alcohols, isopropyl palmitate, macrogol 400 dilaurate, macrogol ester, fragrance containing geraniol, linalool, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal and hexyl cinnamaldehyde.

Oilatum Emollient is used for contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, senile pruritus, ichthyosis and related dry skin conditions. It must always be used with water, either by adding it to bath water or applying it to wet skin.

Adults, including older people: Add 1 to 3 capfuls to an approximately 8 inch deep bath of water. Bathe for 10 to 20 minutes, then gently pat the skin dry with a towel. Alternatively, rub a small amount onto wet skin, rinse it off and pat the skin dry.

Infants and children: Use as directed for adults or add half to 2 capfuls to a small bath or basin of water. Gently apply the water over the entire body using a sponge, then pat the skin dry with a towel.

For skin cleansing: Rub a small amount into wet skin, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Do not apply the product directly to dry skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and take care when entering or leaving the bath, as the product can make surfaces slippery. Use only on the skin and follow the instructions supplied with the medicine. Stop using it and consult a doctor if a rash or skin irritation develops.

Take care against slipping in the bath.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns.

Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

This medicine contains lanolin which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

This medicine contains fragrance with geraniol, linalool, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal and hexyl cinnamaldehyde which may cause allergic reactions.

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects e.g. rash, skin irritation, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this label.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Use this medicine only on your skin.

KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.