Be careful not to slip when using emollients in a bath or shower, or on a tiled floor. Protect the floor with a non-slip mat, towel or sheet. Wear protective gloves, wash your bath or shower afterwards with hot water and washing-up liquid, then dry with a kitchen towel. Skin irritation from aqueous cream Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays If you forget to use Hydromol Cream on any occasion, do not worry, just apply the cream and continue as normal. If you're using Hydromol ointment in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, because the ointment is likely to make the bath/shower more slippery than usual.

Adults, elderly and children: Apply liberally to the affected area and massage into the skin. Hydromol Cream may be used as oftenas required. It is especially beneficial when used immediately afterwashing or bathing as the warmth of the skin will increase absorption. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Hydromol Cream carefully to get the best results from it. 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 can Hydromol cream affect other medicines? However, if they are applied at the same time, moisturisers can also dilute the active ingredient of other medicines applied to the skin, so you should try to avoid applying them within about half an hour of medicated creams, ointments and lotions. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients People hypersensitive to any of the ingredients may experience skin reactions, such as burning, itching, rash or redness of the skin. Stop using Hydromol ointment and see your doctor if your skin gets irritated after using it.

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Do not worry. Like all medicines, Hydromol Intensive can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. If you're using Hydromol ointment to wash with, use it just as you would soap or shower gel. If you're using it as a bath additive, melt some of the ointment in some warm water in a small container and add this to the bath water. After washing, the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry to avoid rubbing the oil off the skin. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. Hydromol Cream is used to treat any condition in which dry skin is a feature such as eczema, ichthyosis (hereditary dry skin) and senilepruritus (itching that may occur in old age).

You can buy emollients from a pharmacy without a prescription. If the skin condition is severe, talk to a GP, nurse or health visitor, as you may need a stronger treatment.It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink. When applied to the skin, Hydromol Cream is easily absorbed, helping to soften dry skin and eczema. Its non-fragranced formula can be applied as often as needed throughout the day. This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients Use this cream as a barrier. Use every day, at least twice a day. Apply when you are dry. This keeps the skin softer and can help separate the labia (lips). There is no limit to how often this cream can be used. Moisturisers are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly, particularly after bathing or showering, they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. Important information aboutHydromol cream