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Emollients Topical
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
EMOLLIENTS – TOPICAL
USES: Emollients are substances which soften and moisturize the skin. Emollients may be used as lubricants to treat or prevent dry, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash).
HOW TO USE: This medication is to be applied to the skin as directed. Avoid use in the eyes.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most emollients can be used safely and effectively with no side effects. However, if redness, irritation or itching occur or continue, notify your doctor or pharmacist. Inform your doctor if the condition for which this medication was prescribed does not improve after a few days. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: skin infections/disorders, any allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: any skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: There are many types of emollient products available. Some contain other ingredients or may be scented. They are available in different forms such as oils, creams, lotions or sprays. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist on the product that may be best for you.
MISSED DOSE: Skip missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not freeze the liquid forms.
Brand Name Emollients Topical drugs
- A & D
- Absorbase
- Ala Derm
- Allercreme
- Aloe Skin Care
- Alph E Salve
- Ameriphor
- Betamide
- Biafine
- Biafine Re
- Bodi Care Plus
- Candermyl
- Carmol 10
- Carmol 20
- Carmol 40
- Carraderm
- Carrington Moisture Barrier
- Catrix Correction
- Corn Huskers
- Cream Base
- Cutemol Emollient
- Cvs Hydrating Ointment
- Derma
- Derma Skin Therapy
- Derma Soothe
- Dermabase
- Dermacerin
- Dermaline Formula
- Dermaphor
- Derm Apply
- Dermatol 10
- Dermavantage
- Dermovan
- Desitin Diaper Rash
- Diab
- Diaper Rash
- Diaper Rash Ointment
- Diaper Relief
- Dr. Smith'S Diaper
- Droxy
- Dry Skin
- Dry Skin Cream
- Dry Skin Lotion
- Dry Skin Treatment
- Elta
- Elta Lite
- Epilyt
- Esoterica Dry Skin
- Eucerin
- Extra Care Hand And Body
- Extra Care Skin Lotion
- Extra Strength Lotion
- Finger Cream
- Fingers Skin
- Flanders Buttocks Ointment
- For Faces Only
- Formula 405
- Geri Hydrolac
- Gordo Urea
- Gordo Vite E
- Gormel
- Gormel 10
- Hand & Body
- Hm Diaper Relief
- Hm Vitamin A & D
- Hydrisinol
- Hydrocerin
- Hydrocream Base
- Hydrophor
- Johnson & Johnson Cream
- Johnson & Johnson Lotion
- Keri
- Lac Hydrin 5
- Lactic Acid
- Lacticare
- Lactinol
- Lactinol E
- Lanaphilic
- Lanaphilic W/Urea
- Lanolin
- Lanolin Hydrous
- Lanolin,Anhydrous
- Lanolin,Hydrous
- Lanolor
- Lanolor Dry Skin
- Lansinoh
- Lantiseptic
- Lyphazome
- Masse Breast Cream
- Medicated Rash
- Moisturin
- Moisturizing
- Moisturizing Cream
- Moisturizing Creme
- Moisturizing Lotion
- Neutrogena
- Neutrogena Hair Care
- Neutrogena Moisture
- Nivea
- Nutraderm
- Nutraplus
- Pacquin Plus
- Panthoderm
- Pediatric Ointment
- Pen Kera
- Pentravan
- Petrolatum Base
- Polysorb Hydrate
- Pretty Feet & Hands
- Prevacare
- Radiacream
- Rea Lo
- Senior Topix Emollix
- Senior Topix Terix
- Skin Care
- Skin Care Lotion
- Skin Moisturizing Lotion
- Soba Finger Cream
- Softden Skin Lotion
- Sorbidon Hydrate
- Special Care
- Special Care Lotion
- Sween Cream
- Sween Cream W/Vitamin A & D
- Thera Derm
- Thera P
- Thera P Hand And Body Lotion
- Therapeutic Bath Lotion
- Therapeutic Moisture Lotion
- Ti Creme
- Toilet Lanolin
- Ultra Mide 25
- Unicare Moisturizing
- Uniderm Moisturizer
- Uniderm Moisturizing
- Urea
- Ureacin 10
- Ureacin 20
- Vanamide
- Vanicream
- Vaseline Dermatology Formula
- Vaseline Intensive Care
- Vaseline Intensive Care Herbal
- Vaseline Intensive Care X Str
- Vit E W/Vit A&D
- Vitamin A & D
- Vitamin A And D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin E W/Vit A&D
- Vitamins A & D
- Wibi
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- Ammonium Lactate Topical
- Balsam Peru And Zinc Oxide Topical
- Cetyl Alcohol Topical
- Cod Liver Oil And Zinc Oxide Topical
- Colloidal Oatmeal Topical
- Dexpanthenol Topical
- Emollient And Rose Oil Topical
- Emollient Topical
- Glycerin And Lanolin Topical
- Glycerin And Mineral Oil Topical
- Glycerin And Propylene Glycol Topical
- Glycerin Topical
- Lactic Acid And Sodium Pyroglutamate Topical
- Lactic Acid Topical
- Lanolin And Hydrophilic Cream Topical
- Lanolin And Mineral Oil Topical
- Lanolin Topical
- Mineral Oil And Petrolatum,Hydrophilic Topical
- Mineral Oil And Petrolatum,White Topical
- Mineral Oil And Propylene Glycol Topical
- Mineral Oil Topical
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate Topical
- Urea And Hydrophilic Cream Topical
- Urea Topical