Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml

Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml is a highly effective skin treatment specifically formulated to help manage symptoms of very dry, reactive, easily-irritated skin, including those associated with persistent dryness, flaky, scaly patches, and inflamed, irritated skin. It also helps with other dry or chapped skin concerns. Its active ingredient, liquid paraffin (65% w/w), works as a powerful emollient, creating a protective barrier on the skin's surface to lock in essential moisture. This helps to soften and moisturise the skin, restoring its natural barrier function.

By incorporating Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml into your bath routine, you can help prevent the drying and irritating effects often caused by ordinary bath products, soaps, and fragrances. This makes bathing a more comfortable and beneficial experience for those with sensitive and dry skin.

Gentle Care for All Ages and Skin Types

One of the key benefits of Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml is its suitability for all age groups, including babies, children, adults, and the elderly. This makes it a versatile solution for families managing various dry skin concerns. It can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other emollients or prescribed treatments from your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• Softens and moisturises: Helps trap moisture in very dry skin, restoring its protective function.
• Protects from irritants: Reduces skin-drying and irritant effects from harsh soaps and fragranced products.
• Versatile use: Suitable for daily use and can be combined with other treatments.
• Family-friendly: Gentle enough for babies, children, adults, and the elderly.
• Relieves discomfort: Especially beneficial for soothing itchy skin associated with dryness.

Support your skin's health with this trusted emollient from Weldricks Pharmacy, ensuring a more comfortable and hydrated feel for dry and irritable skin. We're a family-run UK regulated pharmacy, committed to providing affordable, trustworthy healthcare.

For maximum benefit, add this product to your bath water every time you have a bath.

For adults, children and the elderly:

• Shake the bottle before use.
• Add approximately 15 to 20 ml (1½ to 2 inner capfuls) to a normal-sized bath filled with water to a depth of roughly 20 cm (8 inches).
• Get into the bath and cover the affected areas of skin with the bath water.
• Soak for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Pat the skin dry with a soft towel.

Avoid rubbing with the towel because this makes dry skin conditions worse.

For babies and children:

• Shake the bottle before use.
• Add approximately 5 to 10 ml (½ to 1 inner capful) to a small bath of water or wash basin.
• Submerge the affected areas of skin.
• Soak for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Alternatively, repeatedly sponge the water over the affected skin areas.
• Pat the skin dry with a soft towel.

Avoid rubbing with the towel because this makes dry skin conditions worse.

You may prefer to use your normal soap as well as Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml when bathing. As a general rule, however, the use of normal soaps and foaming bath products (even those labelled “moisturising”) is best avoided, or at least kept to a minimum. Ideally, a fragrance-free emollient “soap substitute” should be used instead, despite the fact that this type of product does not foam or lather.

If you forget to use Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml: Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use it, just carry on using the product as described the next time you bathe.

Please be aware that this product contains Liquid Paraffin which is highly flammable; keep away from open or gas fires or hobs and naked flames, including candles etc. Do not smoke when using these paraffin containing preparations. Bedding and clothing should be washed regularly (preferably daily) to minimise the build-up of impregnated paraffin although it may not be completely removed, unless it is washed at a high temperature as paraffin is invisible and can accumulate over time.

Do not use Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to liquid paraffin or any of the other ingredients of Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml.

Take special care when using this product:

• It can make your bath slippery, so be careful to avoid slipping over when getting into and out of your bath. Be careful when handling babies and young children.
• After use, clean out the bath with a suitable detergent to remove any remaining greasiness (wearing protective gloves to avoid irritating your hands).

Using other medicines:

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

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

This product can be used during pregnancy and while 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.

Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive contains cetostearyl alcohol

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

Possible Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. This product has been specially designed for use on dry or problem skin. However, in rare cases it can cause skin irritation (mild rashes) or allergic skin reactions on extremely sensitive skin. These rare effects tend to occur during or soon after the first few uses.

Stop using this bath additive and tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist:

• If your skin condition seems to look or feel worse.
• If any of the side effects get worse, or you notice any other side effects not mentioned in this leaflet.

If this product is accidentally swallowed, its oily ingredients may cause diarrhoea.

If this happens:

• Treat the symptoms as you would deal with any case of diarrhoea.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Do not attempt to cause vomiting.

Reporting of side effects: 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 via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml:

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive 500ml after the expiry date shown on the container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
• Always replace the cap after use.

General advice on looking after dry skin conditions:

• Emollients help soften, moisturise and protect the skin. They play a central role in the treatment and management of dry skin conditions. For maximum effect, they should be applied regularly and as often as needed.
• When bathing, try to use warm, not hot, water and avoid staying in the bath for long periods. This could make dry skin conditions worse.
• Try to avoid using normal soaps or bath additives (even those labelled "moisturising"). This is because they tend to dry and irritate the skin. Avoid using products containing fragrances, as these can also cause skin problems. You should try to use a fragrance-free emollient "soap substitute" instead. This type of product will not foam or lather but will be better for your dry skin condition.

Breaking the itch-scratch cycle: Some dry skin conditions are itchy, and can be quite sore. Although scratching relieves the itching for a short while, it further damages the skin. Badly scratched skin easily gets infected. This makes it itchier and the urge to scratch becomes even greater. It is better if scratching can be avoided by reducing the itching. The regular use of emollients or moisturisers can help with this.

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Active ingredient:

• Liquid paraffin (65% w/w)

Other ingredients:

• Isopropyl myristate
• Glycerol
• Macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000)
• Cetostearyl alcohol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Purified water

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