Drapolene Derma Cream 350g

What Drapolene Derma Cream contains

Benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide are antiseptics that help stop bacteria growing on the skin. Combined in a smooth, pink, non-greasy cream, they are used to soothe skin that is sore or likely to become sore. This 350g tub holds the same cream as the smaller packs, just in a larger amount.

Three uses, one cream

• Incontinence: in adults, it helps treat and soothe skin that is sore or likely to become sore because of urine on the skin (urinary dermatitis). Our incontinence page has further support and products.
• Nappy rash: it is used in the prevention, treatment and relief of nappy rash in babies from newborn onwards.
• Minor burns: it can give soothing relief from minor burns such as mild sunburn and sore skin caused by the effects of weather.

Good to know

Check the ingredients list before use if you have known allergies, and keep the cream away from naked flames, as fabric that has been in contact with it burns more easily. For wider advice on keeping babies' skin comfortable, see our nappy rash guide.

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.

• 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.
• Other medicines: Drapolene Derma Cream is not known to interfere with other medicines.
• Fire risk: 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.
• You must talk to a doctor if the symptoms have not resolved or if the symptoms become worse.
• Side effects: 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 this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly in the UK via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
• 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. These measures will help protect the environment.

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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