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THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC

1 Thane Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
Telephone: +44 (0)1159 595 165
Fax: +44 (0)1159 592 565

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Patient Information Leaflet last updated on the eMC: 19/09/2007
PIL Boots Skin Therapy Emollient Cream 300g

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Skin Therapy Emollient Cream

(Almond Oil, Lanolin)

Effective relief for dry skin conditions

Soothes

Moisturisers

Relieves

relieves dry skin conditions such as dry eczema, chapping, nappy soreness and sunburn

300 g e

Read all of this label for full instructions.

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What this medicine is for

An emollient cream that relieves dry skin conditions such as dry eczema, chapping, nappy soreness and sunburn.

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Before you use this medicine

X Do not use:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

You can use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

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How to use this medicine

Check the tub seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream. To open, lift tear strip and pull around tub.

Apply to the skin only.

Adults and children: Use on the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

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Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems.

If you get these side effects stop using the cream and see a doctor:

  • Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin)

If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the base of the tub.

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Active ingredients

This cream contains Almond Oil 5% w/w, Anhydrous Hypoallergenic Lanolin 1% w/w.

Also contains: purified water, cetyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, benzyl alcohol, sorbitan sesquioleate, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid.

Skin Therapy Emollient Cream is a rich, soothing cream to relieve a wide variety of dry skin conditions such as dry eczema, chapping caused by the weather or water, nappy soreness and sunburn. It is non-perfumed and non-greasy.

PL 00014/0369

Text prepared 9/06

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

BTC18973 vA 19-06-07

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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   lanolin
   almond oil