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Oilatum Cream Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Treatment of Eczema, Dry skin conditions.

Medicinal Benefits:

Oilatum Cream contains liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. Oilatum Cream is used to treat eczema and related dry skin conditions. Liquid paraffin is a soothing agent (a substance that soothes or softens the skin). It works by avoiding water loss from the outer coating of the skin. This reduces dryness and leaves the skin hydrated and soft. White soft paraffin gives a layer of oil on the surface of the skin avoids water evaporation from the surface of the skin, and helps to moisten the skin. 

FAQs

Oilatum Cream is a moisturising lotion to help hydrate and moisturise dry skin. The lotion has soothing and softening ingredients that alleviate dryness, flakiness, and itching of the skin. Thus, it helps treat eczema and dry skin conditions.

Oilatum Cream liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. Liquid paraffin works by avoiding water loss from the outer coating of the skin. This reduces dryness and leaves the skin hydrated and soft. White soft paraffin gives a layer of oil on the surface of the skin and avoids water evaporation from the surface of the skin and helps to moisten the skin.

The most common side effects of Oilatum Cream are redness, irritation, and sensitization. Most of these side effects of Oilatum Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not use the Oilatum Cream after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date that the manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of the drug. Check the expiry date from time-to-time and properly discard the Oilatum Cream after expiry or return it to your pharmacist for proper disposal.

Yes, skin hydration and eczema are among the most common related uses for Oilatum Cream. Please do not use Oilatum Cream for eczema and skin hydration without discussing it first with your doctor.