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Dermatitis - contact - Management
Emollient creams

Age from 1 month onwards
Aqueous cream
Aqueous cream
Apply to skin frequently and liberally, as often as required. Use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £1.86
OTC cost: £2.60
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply gently in direction of hair growth, and avoid vigorous rubbing of skin.
Diprobase® cream
Diprobase cream
Apply to skin frequently and liberally, as often as required.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £4.89
OTC cost: £11.91
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply gently in direction of hair growth, and avoid vigorous rubbing of skin.
E45® cream
E45 cream
Apply to skin frequently and liberally, as often as required. Use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £6.20
OTC cost: £9.69
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply gently in direction of hair growth, and avoid vigorous rubbing of skin.
Cetraben® cream
Cetraben emollient cream
Apply to skin frequently and liberally, as often as required. Use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £5.61
OTC cost: £9.89
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply gently in direction of hair growth, and avoid vigorous rubbing of skin.
Unguentum M® cream
Unguentum M cream
Apply to skin frequently and liberally, as often as required. Use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £8.48
OTC cost: £14.95
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply gently in direction of hair growth, and avoid vigorous rubbing of skin.

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