Short term treatment – applied once daily, should not exceed 4 weeks unless advised by a specialist. For use as an over the counter skin protectant . Commonly used to treat diaper rash and chapped lips . For a lot number with a filling-code such as STBB0728K9, enter it as STBB0728 without the filling-code 'K9'. Yellow soft paraffin as a single ingredient is only available generically (ie without a brand name). Further reading

Prior agreement must be obtained by the specialist from the primary care provider before prescribing responsibility is transferred. The shared care protocol must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust Drugs and Therapeutics Committee(s) (DTC) and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC. In some cases, a COA may not be available online. If your search was unable to find the COA you can request one. A supporting prescribing guideline may be requested which must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust DTCs and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC.

Food Interaction

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription. Ichthammol in this medicine may stain fabric. A protective covering may be placed over the application area to avoid staining clothes and bed linen. Ratliff, C. & Dixon, M. (2007) “ Treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis (diaper rash) in a neonatal unit.” Journal of Wound Care & Ostomy Nursing, vol. 34(2), pp. 158-16 2.

Multi-hydrocarbon, Paraffinum album, Paraffinum flavum, Petrolatum, Petrolatum base, Petrolatum, white, Petrolatum,amber, Petrolatum,white, Petroleum jelly, Soft paraffin, White petrolatum, White, soft paraffin, Yellow soft paraffin Siaw-Sakyi, V. & Mohammed, L. (2012) “ Use of the Proshield system on damaged skin across an acute setting.” Guy’s & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Poster presentation. If you use Epaderm in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as the product may make the bath/shower more slippery than usual. There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. AproDerm Gel is a highly moisturising gel, without the greasiness of an ointment, which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. It is also an effective pre-bathing emollient so can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further, whilst protecting it from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos.First choice - Dermol ® 500 Lotion (less greasy than Dermol ® cream). Recommended for aditional use as soap substitute. By smoothing and softening the skin moisturisers can increase the absorption of other medicines that are applied to the skin. This is useful in conditions such as eczema because it improves the ability of other medicines, such as corticosteroid creams, to penetrate the skin and reduce inflammation. The daily maximum dose should not exceed 15g. The total body surface area treated should not exceed 30%.

Zeroveen is a moisturising cream containing glycerol, liquid paraffin, isopropyl palmitate and Avena sativa kernel flour. Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market. No new patients to receive prescriptions in primary care. Patients already receiving Red Medicines in primary care should be handled on a case by case basis with the support of the Medicines Optimisation team.The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How canyellow soft paraffin affect other medicines? Dorko, E., Viragova, S., Pilipcinec, E. And Tkacikova, L. (2003) “ Candida- Agent of the Diaper Dermatitis?” Folia Microbiol, vol 48(3), pp. 385-388. extensive disease (for example > 20% skin involved) orthose who do not respond to topical therapy and score 6 or above on DLQI assessment or where topical therapy is ineffective, such as nail disease or stubborn guttate (to consider phototherapy). However, if the moisturiser is applied just before or after applying other medicated creams, ointments or lotions, the moisturiser could dilute the other medicated product. For this reason you should try to leave about 30 minutes between applying moisturisers and medicated skin products, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient Potent topical steroids carry the risk of destabilising psoriasis and side-effects from prolonged use - regular review is required by prescribers.

Itchy plaques - consider alternating tar or calcipotriol/calcitriol with moderately potent topical steroid.

Yellow Soft Paraffin

Blume-Peytavi, U., Cork, M., Faergermann, J., Szczapa, J., Vanaclocha, F. & Gelmetti, C. (2009) “ Bathing and cleansing in newborns from day 1 to first year of life: recommendations from a European round table meeting.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 23, pp. 751-759. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition. Important information aboutyellow soft paraffin Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient.