Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) - Moisturising

What is Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser)?

Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) - Moisturising is a highly effective emollient treatment designed for application to the skin. It helps to manage and alleviate symptoms of various dry and problematic skin conditions, including psoriasis (characterised by scaly, pink patches of skin), elderly pruritus (itchy skin due to ageing), ichthyosis (abnormal scaly skin), and different forms of eczema and dermatitis. Its gentle formulation makes it suitable for use by individuals of all ages, from infants to adults.

How Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) Works

The efficacy of Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) lies in its active ingredients: isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin. These are powerful emollients that work together to:

• Soften and Moisturise: They create a protective barrier on the skin's surface, trapping moisture within and significantly improving hydration. This helps to restore the skin's natural protective function.
• Protect from Irritation: The gel helps to counteract the drying and irritating effects often caused by traditional soaps, foaming bath products, and fragrances used during washing and bathing.

Regular and consistent application of Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) is key to its maximum effect. It can be used alongside any other treatments prescribed by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse for your dry skin condition.

Tips for Managing Dry Skin Conditions

Beyond using emollients like Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser), incorporating certain habits into your routine can further help manage dry skin:

• When bathing or showering, use warm, not hot, water and avoid prolonged soaking, as this can worsen dryness.
• Steer clear of conventional soaps and bath additives, even those labelled as "moisturising," as they tend to dry and irritate the skin. Opt for fragrance-free emollient "soap substitutes" instead; these products won't foam but are far better for dry skin.
• For itchy conditions like eczema and dermatitis, avoid scratching as it can damage the skin further and lead to infection. Regular use of emollients helps reduce itching, lessening the urge to scratch.

This product is only for application to the skin.

For maximum benefit you should apply the gel on a regular basis and as often as required.

• Before using the 500 g and 1 kg bottles, turn the top of the pump dispenser in the direction of the 'open' arrow to unlock it. After unlocking, you will need to press down the pump dispenser several times to prime the pump before any product is dispensed.
• Apply Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) to the affected areas of the skin on a regular basis and as often as required.
• Use a few gentle strokes to smooth the gel across the skin in the same direction as hair growth (like stroking a cat or dog). If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
• This product can also be used before and after washing, showering or having a bath to help condition your skin and stop it from drying further.
• If you are applying another treatment to the same areas of skin as Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser), try to avoid mixing the two products. This can be achieved by applying the treatments alternately, leaving sufficient time to allow the previous application to soak in.

After using the 500 g bottle, it is advisable to turn the top of the pump clockwise to lock it. In the case of the tube, replace the cap after use.

Occasionally, in the 500 g bottle a small pocket of air may form around the bottom end of the pump's dip tube, making it harder to pump the gel out. This may be resolved by tapping the base of the bottle firmly on a hard surface two or three times, so the gel can settle at the bottom around the end of the dip tube.

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. and not to 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 Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin or any of the other ingredients.
• This product is not known to affect, or to be affected by, other medicines.
• 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.
• Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use it, just carry on using the gel as described the next time you require it.

Like all medicines, Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) 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 gel and tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist:

• if your skin condition seems to look or feel worse.
• if any of the side effects get serious, 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.

Keep Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) - Moisturising out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) after the expiry date shown on the container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not freeze the product.

Doublebase Gel 500g (Pump Dispenser) contains:

• Isopropyl myristate (15% w/w)
• Liquid paraffin (15% w/w)
• Glycerol
• Carbomer
• Sorbitan laurate
• Triethanolamine
• Phenoxyethanol
• Purified water