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Pruritus vulvae - Management
Bland emollients

Age from 16 years onwards
Advice only: over-the-counter purchase
Age: from 16 years onwards
Licensed use: no
Patient information: Emollient cream and ointment preparations are available to buy from pharmacies and many are cheaper than the NHS prescription charge. The emollient can be applied liberally as a moisturiser 3 or 4 times a day to the vulva and after bathing. If the condition is inflammatory, the preparation can also be used as a soap substitute. Very occasionally people are sensitive to an ingredient in an emollient preparation. If you experience an allergic reaction then STOP applying the cream or ointment and see your doctor or pharmacist. It is best to sample a few emollients and choose the one that suits you best.
Aqueous cream: Apply to vulva 3 to 4 times a day
Aqueous cream
Apply to the vulva liberally as a moisturiser 3 to 4 times a day, and after bathing. If the condition is inflammatory, also use as a soap substitute.
Supply 100 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £1.41
OTC cost: £2.50
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Aqueous cream contains a preservative that very occasionally people are sensitive to. If you experience an allergic reaction then STOP applying the cream and see your doctor or pharmacist.
Aqueous cream: Apply to the vulva 3 to 4 times a day
Aqueous cream
Apply to the vulva liberally as a moisturiser 3 to 4 times a day, and after bathing. If the condition is inflammatory, also use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £1.84
OTC cost: £3.24
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Aqueous cream contains a preservative that very occasionally people are sensitive to. If you experience an allergic reaction then STOP applying the cream and see your doctor or pharmacist.
Emulsifying Oint: Apply to the vulva 3 to 4 times a day
Emulsifying ointment
Apply to the vulva liberally as a moisturiser 3 to 4 times a day, and after bathing. If the condition is inflammatory, also use as a soap substitute.
Supply 100 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £0.44
OTC cost: £0.78
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Very occasionally people are sensitive to an ingredient in emulsifying ointment. If you experience an allergic reaction then STOP applying the ointment and see your doctor or pharmacist.
Emulsifying ointment: Apply to the vulva 3 to 4 times a day
Emulsifying ointment
Apply to the vulva liberally as a moisturiser 3 to 4 times a day, and after bathing. If the condition is inflammatory, also use as a soap substitute.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.22
OTC cost: £3.92
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Very occasionally people are sensitive to an ingredient in emulsifying ointment. If you experience an allergic reaction then STOP applying the ointment and see your doctor or pharmacist.

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