Cetomacrogol Cream BP 1988 Formula A

For external application for use as an emollient, and for use as a diluent in medicinal external preparations.

Topical

Recommended dose and dosage schedule

To be used as prescribed by a registered medical practitioner or counter prescribed by a registered pharmacist.

The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

Dosage: as prescribed by the medical practitioner or pharmacist.

Sensitivity to chlorocresol.

For external use only.

Keep all medicines away from children.

Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – 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.

Store below 25° C. Do not allow to freeze.

The diluted cream should be used within 2 weeks of preparation.

None known.

No special precautions regarding this vehicle.

None known.

None known.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for 'MHRA Yellow Card' in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Not applicable.

The product has an emollient effect.

Not applicable.

None.

Cetostearyl alcohol

Chlorocresol

Liquid Paraffin

Paraffin White Soft

Water Purified

Macrogol cetostearyl ether is incompatible with phenols and reduces the antibacterial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds.

500g: 36 months unopened.

Store below 25° C. Do not allow to freeze.

500g: polypropylene jar and lid.

None.