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Hydromol® Bath & Shower EMOLLIENT

light liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate

Information for Patients

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Hydromol
Bath & Shower Emollient carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

The information in this leaflet has been divided into the following sections:
1. What Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is and what it is used for
2. Check before you use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient
3. How to use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient
6. Further information

1. What Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is and what it is used for

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is a bath or shower additive - its combination of oils
is designed to relieve itching, to lubricate and soften the skin and form a film on the skin
surface to reduce moisture loss. It can also be used instead of soap

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is used to treat any condition in which dry skin is a
feature such as eczema, ichthyosis (hereditary dry skin) and senile pruritus (itching that
may occur in old age).

2. Check before you use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient

Do not use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient:

• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to light liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate or any of
the ingredients of Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient (see section 6 Further
information).

If the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist before you use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient.

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Using other medicines
Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other
medicines which are applied to the skin as they may interfere with Hydromol Bath &
Shower Emollient.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

It is safe to use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient if you are pregnant or breast-
feeding.

3. How to use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient

Always use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient exactly as your doctor has told you to.
You should check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is for external use only and should only be applied
to the skin.

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is particularly suitable for infants.

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient should always be either added to water or applied
to wet skin.

Adults, elderly and children:

For use in the bath - Add 1-3 capfuls to a 20 centimetre (8 inch) bath of water. Soak
for 10-15 minutes. Infants: Add ½-2 capfuls to a small bath of water.

For use in the shower - Pour a small quantity on to a wet sponge or flannel and rub on
to wet skin. Rinse and pat dry.

Take care to avoid slipping in the bath or shower.

Avoid contact with the eyes, in the event of accidental contact rinse well with water.

What to do if you use more Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient than you should
If you use too much Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient wash off the excess with warm
water.

If you forget to use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient

If you forget to use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient on any occasion, do not worry,
just continue as normal.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

No side effects of Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient have been reported.

If your condition worsens or if irritation, itch or rash occurs, stop treatment and consult
your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

If you have any side effects which you feel may have been caused by Hydromol Bath &
Shower Emollient, stop using the Emollient and contact your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist.

5. How to store Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient after the expiry date which is stated on
the carton and bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month after EXP.

Do not store above 30ºC. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Do not use Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient if you notice a change in the colour or
feel of the emollient.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist on how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will
help protect the environment.

6. Further information

What is in Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient?

The active ingredients in this medicine are light liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate.
The other ingredients are C12-C14 alcohol with 3 molecules of ethylene oxide, polyol
fatty acid ester and iso-octyl stearate.

What Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient looks like and contents of the pack
Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is a clear, colourless bath additive.

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient comes in plastic bottles of 25ml, 50ml, 150ml,
200ml, 350ml, 500ml and 1 litre.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

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The product licence holder is: Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Avonbridge House,
Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, UK.

Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient is manufactured by: Ecolab Ltd, Lotherton Way,
Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2JY, UK and Medifill U.K. Ltd., 59 Third Avenue, Deeside
Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2LA, UK.

The information in this leaflet applies only to Hydromol Bath & Shower Emollient. If you
have any questions or you are not sure about anything, ask your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist.

This leaflet was last approved in: 3rd November 2009.

Hydromol is a registered trade mark of Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Alliance and associated devices are registered trade marks of Alliance Pharmaceuticals
Ltd.

© Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2009.

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