Oilatum Plus Antiseptic Bath Emollient 500ml is a medicated bath additive for eczema that is at risk of becoming infected. It contains light liquid paraffin 52.5% w/w, benzalkonium chloride 6% w/w and triclosan 2% w/w. Light liquid paraffin acts as an emollient, while benzalkonium chloride and triclosan have antiseptic properties.

Oilatum Plus is diluted in bath water and used once daily, providing a convenient way to cleanse and soak affected areas without soap. It is intended for adults, older people, children and babies over 6 months of age.

Patient Information Leaflet

Main ingredients: Light liquid paraffin 52.5% w/w, benzalkonium chloride 6.0% w/w and triclosan 2.0% w/w. Excipients: Acetylated lanolin alcohols, isopropyl palmitate, oleyl alcohol and macrogol lauryl ether.

Oilatum Plus is used as a bath additive for eczema that is at risk of becoming infected.

Always dilute Oilatum Plus with water before use. Use once daily and do not exceed the recommended amount.

Adults, older people and children over 2 years:

For an 8 inch (20 cm) deep bath, add 2 capfuls (20 ml) and mix well.

For a 4 inch (10 cm) deep bath, add 1 capful (10 ml) and mix well.

Babies and infants over 6 months:

Add 1 ml, which is just enough to cover the bottom of the cap, to a baby bath containing approximately 15 litres of water. Mix well.

Soak the affected areas of skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Oilatum Plus is an effective cleanser and should not be used with soap.

Oilatum Plus is for use on the skin only. Do not apply it directly to the skin without diluting it. Take care when entering or leaving the bath because the product can make the surface slippery.

After use, rinse the waste pipe with additional warm running water to help prevent residue from collecting. The bath may also need to be cleaned with a degreasing agent.

Stop using the product and speak to a doctor or pharmacist if irritation or a rash develops when it is used at the correct dilution.

Do not use Oilatum Plus if you are allergic to light liquid paraffin, benzalkonium chloride, triclosan or any of its other ingredients.

Oilatum Plus is not recommended for babies under 6 months of age because its safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been established.

Always dilute the product with water. Undiluted Oilatum Plus may irritate or damage the skin and can cause reactions including peeling, pain, blistering, chemical injury and tissue damage. Contact a doctor if undiluted product is applied directly to the skin.

Avoid getting the undiluted product in your eyes. If this happens, rinse the eye immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if the irritation continues and take the bottle with you.

Benzalkonium chloride may cause skin irritation or skin reactions. The product also contains lanolin, which may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis. Stop using it and seek advice if irritation, a rash or an allergic reaction develops.

Oilatum Plus can make the bath slippery. Take care when entering, using and leaving the bath.

Do not smoke or go near naked flames while using this product. Clothing, bedding, towels and dressings that have been in contact with the product can burn more easily and are a serious fire hazard. Washing these materials may reduce the build-up of product but may not remove it completely.

Speak to your doctor before using Oilatum Plus if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Wash all traces of the product from the breast before breastfeeding.

No interactions with other medicines are known. Tell a doctor or pharmacist about any medicines or skin products you are using if you are uncertain whether they can be used together.

Oilatum Plus is not known to affect driving or the use of machinery.

Do not swallow the product. Accidental swallowing may cause stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea and may burn or damage the throat. Contact a doctor for advice if the product is swallowed and you feel unwell. Using the product more often than recommended may cause skin irritation or a rash.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.