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Alliance Pharmaceuticals

Avonbridge House, Bath Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB
Telephone: +44 (0)1249 466 966
Fax: +44 (0)1249 466 977
WWW: http://www.alliancepharma.co.uk
Medical Information e-mail: medinfo@alliancepharma.co.uk

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 08/03/2012
SPC Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient

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Updated on 08/03/2012 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   11-Sep-2011
Legal Category:   GSL
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company



change results in a small change in section 6.5 of the SPC to remove the phrase ‘printed’ bottle; there is no change to the bottle composition.

 

Updated on 19/01/2011 and displayed until 08/03/2012
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 6. 6 - Instructions for use, handling and disposal
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   30-Dec-2010
Legal Category:   GSL
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company



Additions highlighted in red text

        4.1        Posology and method of administration

 

Route of administration

 

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient should be used topically and is either added to water or applied to wet skin.

 

1.    For use in the bath

a)    Adults/Children and the Elderly:

Add 1—3 capfuls (inner capfuls for 500ml or 1 litre pack sizes) to an 8 inch bath of water. Soak for 10-15 minutes.

 

b)    Infants:

Add ½ to 2 capfuls (inner capfuls for 500ml or 1 litre pack sizes) to a small bath of water.

 

2.        For application to the skin as a sponge bath or in the shower.

Adults and Children and the Elderly:

Pour a small quantity on to a wet sponge or flannel and rub onto wet skin. Rinse and pat dry.



6.6       
Special precautions for disposal

 

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient should be used topically and is either added to water or applied to wet skin.

 

1.    For use in the bath

a)    Adults/Children and the Elderly:

Add 1—3 capfuls (inner capfuls for 500ml or 1 litre pack sizes) to an 8 inch bath of water. Soak for 10-15 minutes.

 

b)    Infants:

Add  ½ to 2 capfuls (inner capfuls for 500ml or 1 litre pack sizes) to a small bath of water.

 

2.        For application to the skin as a sponge bath or in the shower.

Adults and Children and the Elderly:

Pour a small quantity on to a wet sponge or flannel and rub onto wet skin. Rinse and pat dry.

Updated on 10/12/2009 and displayed until 19/01/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   03-Nov-2009
Legal Category:   GSL
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 6.5, now includes the 50ml pack size.
Updated on 29/10/2008 and displayed until 10/12/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 1 -Name of the Medicinal product
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   24-Oct-2008
Legal Category:   GSL
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

Section 1: Now reads Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient
Updated on 25/09/2006 and displayed until 29/10/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for eMC ie an SPC for an existing product, but one that is new for the eMC

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