Drapolene Derma Cream 100g

What is Drapolene Derma Cream?

Skin that is often in contact with moisture can become sore and irritated, and incontinence is a common cause. Drapolene Derma Cream is an antiseptic emollient cream made for this situation. It combines antiseptic ingredients, which help reduce the risk of further infection, with moisturising ingredients that soothe the skin and form a protective barrier against external irritants.

How it helps

• Helps prevent and treat sore skin caused by incontinence, nappy rash or minor burns such as sunburn
• Contains antiseptic ingredients to help reduce the risk of further infection
• Moisturising ingredients help soothe sore skin
• Forms a protective barrier against external irritants
• Non-greasy texture

Who might find it useful

This cream is aimed at people living with bladder or bowel leakage, and at carers looking after someone who is. If you are new to managing the condition, our guide to incontinence signs, treatments and everyday support explains the wider picture, including when to speak to a GP or pharmacist. Our round-up of the best barrier creams shows how different types of product are used. Parents can also browse our nappy rash range, and anyone dealing with mild sunburn will find more options on that page.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

The affected area should be washed and dried thoroughly. Apply Drapolene Derma Cream as required, paying particular attention to folds of the skin.

• For urinary dermatitis, regular application is advised to prevent, treat and soothe soreness.
• For nappy rash, apply Drapolene Derma Cream evenly at each nappy change, having first cleaned and dried the nappy area.
• For minor burns, including sunburn and weather effects, apply as required.

If the skin condition does not improve or becomes worse, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

If you use more Drapolene Derma Cream than you should: Using too much cream will not cause harm. If the cream is accidentally eaten, tell your doctor or go to the Accident and Emergency department of your nearest hospital.

If you forget to use Drapolene Derma Cream: Use the cream as soon as you remember. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

You must talk to a doctor if the symptoms have not resolved or if the symptoms become worse.

• Do not use Drapolene Derma Cream if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzalkonium chloride or cetrimide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 of the leaflet).
• Other medicines: Drapolene Derma Cream is not known to interfere with other medicines.
• Fire safety: Do not smoke or go near naked flames, as there is a risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings, etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: You should not apply this medicine to the breasts if you are breast-feeding because the baby may take it in with your milk.
• Drapolene Derma Cream contains: benzalkonium chloride, which may irritate the skin; wool fat (purified lanolin), cetyl alcohol and cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis); and chlorocresol which may cause allergic reactions.
• Side effects: Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Drapolene Derma Cream can cause side effects such as skin rash or itching, but these are not common. If you or your child feels ill after using Drapolene Derma Cream, or you notice any unusual or unexpected symptoms, tell your doctor or pharmacist straightaway.
• Reporting side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet. You can also report side effects directly in the UK via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
• Storage: Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store below 25°C. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.

The active substances are: benzalkonium chloride 0.01% w/w (as benzalkonium chloride solution 0.02% w/w) and cetrimide 0.2% w/w.

The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin and wool fat (purified lanolin), cetyl alcohol, emulsifying wax (containing cetostearyl alcohol), chlorocresol, amaranth (E123), and purified water.

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