Emollient creams and ointments (for skin moisturiser)
Drug Safety Update
August 2020: Emollients and risk of severe and fatal burns: new resources available
December 2018: Emollients: new information about risk of severe and fatal burns with paraffin-containing and paraffin-free emollients.
April 2016: Paraffin-based skin emollients on dressings or clothing: fire risk.
Important safety information (for all Emollients)
The CSM has warned that these preparations make skin and surfaces slippery, therefore particular care is needed when bathing.
Second line choice at MTW
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 50 gram | £1.48 |
| 150 gram | £4.17 |
| 500 gram | £6.29 |
| 1050 gram | £12.24 |
in the community Diprobase is cheaper to prescribe as a branded generic Epimax
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 50 gram | |
| 500 gram |
in the community Doublebase® gel is cheaper to prescribe as a branded generic Isomol® gel
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 100 gram | £2.65 |
| 1000 gram | £10.98 |
| 500 gram | £5.83 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 100 gram | £4.42 |
| 50 gram | £2.37 |
| 500 gram | £12.88 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1000 gram | |
| 125 gram | £3.24 |
| 500 gram | £5.50 |