Information Leaflet
What
is this leaflet about?
This
leaflet is a summary of information about Aquadrate
Cream. Read it carefully and keep it in case you
need to refer to it again. If you have any questions
about the cream, or your illness, ask your
pharmacist (chemist) or doctor.
What is
in Aquadrate Cream?
Aquadrate
Cream contains the active ingredient Urea (10% w/w) and
comes in tubes of 30g and 100g. Each 30g/100g tube
contains 3g/10g of urea.
The cream
also contains white soft paraffin, maize starch,
isopropyl myristate, glyceryl tribehenate, palmitic
acid, sorbitan laurate and polyoxyethylene fatty
glyceride.
What is
Aquadrate Cream used for?
It is used
to treat dry, scaly skin conditions. The urea in the
cream helps to soften and moisturise your skin.
Is
Aquadrate Cream right for you?
Tell your
doctor if :
- you
are using any other medicines that are applied to
the skin, as Aquadrate might affect the action of
the other medicine.
- you
have ever had a reaction to this cream or to any of
its ingredients (these are listed above).
- you
are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- the
cream irritates your skin or there is no improvement
in your condition.
How to
use Aquadrate Cream
The cream is
for external use only and should only be applied to the
skin. It should not be used on moist or broken skin.
Application of Aquadrate Cream may cause skin irritation
(redness, burning or itching). If you forget to use the
cream on any occasion, do not worry, just continue as
normal.
Adults, Children and the
Elderly:-
Wash
affected areas well, rinse off all traces of soap,
dry and apply a small amount of the cream twice
daily. Your doctor may tell you to cover this with a
special "occlusive" dressing, but this is not
usually necessary.
Does
Aquadrate Cream have side effects?
If used
correctly, as directed by your doctor, the cream is
unlikely to cause side effects.
Some people
experience irritation when they apply the cream. If you
notice this or any other unusual effect, tell your
doctor.
Storing
Aquadrate Cream
Keep all
medicines out of the reach and sight of children and do
not store above 30°C.