Unguentum M Protective Cream 500g

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Unguentum M is formulated to smooth and soften your skin. It replaces oils in your dry skin and stops your skin losing moisture. It will also relieve the itching caused by eczema and dermatitis.

Unguentum M is used to treat dry, cracked and damaged skin caused by conditions like eczema, dermatitis, itchy skin (known as pruritus), or dry harsh scaly skin (known as ichthyosis).

It can also be used for the protection of raw and grazed skin areas.

Unguentum M can also be used to help relieve the symptoms of nappy rash. You can also use Unguentum M instead of soap when washing which will help to prevent the skin drying out.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rarely (1 in 10 out of 10,000 persons treated)

• skin irritations such as burning sensation and reddening or allergic contact dermatitis (rash, itching) may occur.

Do not use Unguentum M
• if you are allergic to any ingredients of this medicine (listedin section 6).
• near the eyes or on mucous membranes.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

• Unguentum M Protective Cream PIL

Take special care
Unguentum M should not be swallowed. If this happens talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Other medicines and Unguentum M
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other
medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
There are no known interactions between Unguentum M and other medicines.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your
doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used in pregnancy or
breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines
There are no effects on the ability to drive and use machines when this medicine is used.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

This medicine should be applied directly to your skin.

• Apply this medicine gently to the affected areas three times a day or as often as you need to. A good time to do this is after you have had a bath.
• Make sure your hands are clean. Use a small amount of this medicine and apply it gently to the affected area. If you are using the 500 g jar, use a spoon or spatula to take the medicine out as this will help to keep the cream clean.
• If you are using this medicine instead of soap, wet the dry skin, and cleanse the skin with this medicine.
• Then wash it off with water and pat the skin dry with a towel. Do not rub the skin because you might remove some of the medicine.
• This medicine is easily absorbed and leaves your skin feeling softened and soothed.
• If you have very sore skin, there may be a short tingling sensation when you use this medicine. But your skin should feel soothed afterwards.
• This medicine should be applied as long as your dry skin condition exists.
• When using this medicine as a protective cream apply a small amount before or straight away after coming into contact with a possible source of irritation (e.g. water, detergents, etc.).
  If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Unguentum M.

Warning of fire hazard with emollients
Do not 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.

How to store Unguentum M

• Aluminium tubes do not require any special storage condition.
• Plastic containers: Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not use Unguentum M after the expiry date which is stated on the label after “EXP”.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• After opening: Unguentum M can be used for 6 months.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater <or household waste>. Ask your pharmacist how to
  throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Ingredients:

The ingredients are white soft paraffin (contains buthylhydroxytoluene (E321)), cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 40, propylene glycol (E1520), glyceryl monostearate 40-55, liquid paraffin, medium-chain triglycerides, sorbic acid (E200), colloidal anhydrous silica, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

What Unguentum M looks like and contents of the pack
Unguentum M is a white cream.