Psoriderm Cream

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

1. What Psoriderm Cream is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Psoriderm Cream
3. How to use Psoriderm Cream
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Psoriderm Cream
6. Further information

• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to distilled coal tar, or any of the other ingredients of Psoriderm Cream listed in section 6;
• on psoriasis that feels and looks sore and angry, or on pustular psoriasis (which is very tender, inflamed, and involves small blisters filled with pus);
• on infected skin.

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.

Take special care when using this product: Keep the cream away from:

• the eyes;
• your mouth;
• the inside of your nose;
• your genital (sex) or rectal (bottom) areas;
• cuts and grazes.

This product is not known to affect, or to be affected by, any other medicines.

This product can be used during pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding. The ingredients have been in widespread use in this and similar preparations for many years, without reports of problems. However, safety trials have not been conducted.

Using this product is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machinery.

This medicine contains 50 mg propylene glycol in each gram.

This ingredient may cause skin irritation in a small number of people who are intolerant to it. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to propylene glycol, please talk to your doctor before using this product.

• Apply the cream to the affected areas once or twice daily, or as often as advised by your doctor.
• Always wash your hands after use.

The product may cause irritation if it gets into the eyes, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse the affected areas with plenty of water. If rinsing one eye, take care to avoid washing product into the other eye. If irritation persists, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not worry if you apply too much cream, simply remove any excess with a tissue.

Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use this product, just carry on using it when you remember.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

United Kingdom

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The active ingredient is distilled coal tar (6.0% w/w).

The other ingredients are lecithin, stearic acid, isopropyl palmitate, propylene glycol (E 1520), trolamine, phenoxyethanol and purified water.

• The product is a buff-coloured cream.
• The cream is available in amber glass jars containing 225ml. The jars are fitted with screw caps.