Lipobase.

Lipobase contains no active ingredient.

Cream.

For use where it is desired by the physician to reduce gradually the topical dosage of Locoid Lipocream. It may also be used where a continuously alternating application of the active product and the base is required e.g. in prophylactic therapy. Application of the Lipobase is also recommended where it is felt by the physician that the use of a bland emollient base is preferable to the cessation of therapy with the active product. Lipobase may also be used as a diluent for the active product in those cases where dilution is regarded as necessary by the prescriber. Lipobase may also be used other than in conjunction with a topical corticosteroid for its emollient action, and for the treatment of mild skin lesions such as pruritus or dry, scaly skin, where topical corticosteroid is not warranted.

For adults, children and the elderly: Lipobase may be used either by replacing an application of the active product or alternating the application of the active product and the base, gradually diminishing the application of the active product until therapy ceases, or by the application of the product for its emollient action.

None stated.

A small number of people may be hypersensitive (allergic) to the constituents of Lipobase.

Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic skin reactions (possibly delayed).

None stated.

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None stated.

None stated.

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The product acts topically as an emollient cream.

Topical administration with no pharmacologically active constituents.

No relevant preclinical safety data has been generated.

Cetostearyl alcohol

Macrogol cetostearyl ether

Light liquid paraffin

White soft paraffin

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate

Sodium citrate, anhydrous

Citric acid, anhydrous

Purified water

None stated.

30g, 50g, 100g and 200g packs, 3 years.

200g and 500g packs, 2 years

Do not store above 25°C.

Collapsible aluminium tube with plastic screw cap containing 30 g, 50 g, 100 g or 200 g; and pump dispenser containing 200 g or 500 g.

Not applicable.

Astellas Pharma Ltd.

3^rd Floor

Future House

The Glanty

Egham

Surrey

TW20 9AH

United Kingdom

PL0166/0125

First authorisation granted 19 February 1985

Renewal granted 23 January 2001.

13^th December 2010

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