Epimax Ointment For Dry Skin 500g - A Moisturiser For Dry Skin/Eczema/Dermatitis -

Description:

Epimax Ointment is a versatile product for managing dry skin, particularly for conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Its role as an emollient, bath additive, and soap substitute makes it suitable for a variety of uses, helping to relieve skin dryness and irritation. The protective barrier it forms likely aids in retaining moisture, which is essential for maintaining skin hydration, especially in conditions where the skin’s natural barrier is compromised. Its suitability for all ages, including babies, makes it a convenient option for families dealing with sensitive skin issues. Not to be used for the face.

As a legal requirement, we must determine the medicine we supply to you is appropriate for your personal use. When purchasing any medicinal product, you are agreeing to use the medicine as per the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. You also agree to follow any important advice in the listing and answer any questions if contacted via phone by our pharmacy team.

How to use the product:

These are helpful instructions for using Epimax Ointment effectively in different ways. Here's a breakdown of each use:

1. As a moisturizer (Emollient): - How to Apply:
Smooth gently into affected areas, working it in the direction of hair growth to avoid irritation.
Reapply as needed, especially after bathing or washing, to lock in moisture and soothe dry skin.
2. As a soap substitute: - How to Use:
Instead of regular soap, apply Epimax Ointment during your bath or shower.
It helps cleanse the skin while maintaining moisture, which is especially beneficial for dry or sensitive skin.
3. As a bath additive: - How to Use:
Dissolve about 4g (roughly the size of a £2 coin) of Epimax Ointment in hot water and add to your bath.
This creates a moisturizing soak that can help alleviate dryness.
Safety Tip:
Be cautious, as the ointment can make the bath tub slippery.
These instructions suggest that Epimax is meant to be used liberally and frequently for maximum effect, and its gentle nature makes it ideal for both adults and children with sensitive skin.
If you have any concerns about the amount to use or the frequency, you could always check with a healthcare professional, especially for children or babies.
Use as required to manage symptoms.

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients: Liquid paraffin 40% w/w ,Yellow soft paraffin 30% w/w .

Other Ingredients: cetomacrogol emulsifying wax (contains cetostearyl alcohol and macrogol cetostearyl ether).

Side effects:

It's important to be aware of potential side effects when using any medication or topical treatment, even if they are rare.

The signs you've listed are serious and could indicate an allergic reaction, skin infection, or other complications that require immediate medical attention.

Here's a breakdown of what to watch out for:

- Signs of an Allergic Reaction:
- Rash, hives, or itching: These can be early signs of an allergic reaction.
- Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever): Severe skin reactions need prompt attention.
- Wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking: These symptoms may indicate a serious allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis, which is life-threatening.
- Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat: This could also be signs of anaphylaxis.
Signs of Skin Infection: - Oozing, heat, swelling, redness, or pain: These symptoms may suggest an infection in the affected area and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Other Serious Signs: - Bleeding that is not normal from the affected part: Any unusual bleeding should be treated as a medical emergency.
- Fever: A fever could indicate an infection or another serious reaction. What to Do: - If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the product and seek immediate medical help.
- Call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience severe symptoms like trouble breathing or swelling in the throat.
- Although these side effects are rare, it’s always important to monitor your skin's reaction, especially when using new products, and err on the side of caution if something doesn’t seem right.
- Any undesirable effects should be reported to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Hazards and cautions:

These are important safety precautions to keep in mind when using Epimax Ointment or similar products. Here's a summary of the key points:

Fire Safety Warning: - Avoid smoking or being near naked flames when using this product. The ointment can make fabric (such as clothing, bedding, or dressings) more flammable, significantly increasing the risk of severe burns.

- Fabric that has come into contact with the product can catch fire more easily, so be cautious with clothing or bedding that has been treated with the ointment, especially around open flames or heat sources.

Eye Safety: - Avoid contact with the eyes and face.

Broken or Infected Skin: - Consult with a doctor or healthcare professional before use if the skin is broken, badly cracked, infected, or bleeding. Applying the ointment to open wounds or severely damaged skin may not be appropriate, and your healthcare provider can offer specific advice for those situations.

Keep Out of Reach of Children: - As with any medication or skin treatment, keep Epimax Ointment out of the sight and reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse. By following these safety guidelines, you can help ensure that the product is used effectively and safely.

If you have any concerns or need more clarification about these precautions, don't hesitate to consult your healthcare provider. Rarely mild reactions such as skin rash can occur.

Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

This product contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions or allergic reactions.

Seek medical advice if accidentally swallowed.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before use if the skin is broken, badly cracked, infected, or bleeding.

Expiry date:

This product will have a expiry of 12 months or over.

Storage instructions:

Please store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach and sight of children.

Information:

Company Registration: 07278785
Premises GPhC Number. 9010200
Superintendent: Mr -------------------------------------- (2065278)

This is a Pharmacy only product. In order to complete the sale you will receive a call from a member of the Pharmacy team to ensure that the product is suitable for you and you do not experience any side effects. If we are unable to speak to you, your order may be delayed. Please ensure your contact details are correct.

Patient Information Leaflet

Delivery

Once we have received your order, out duty pharmacist or a suitably trained member of the pharmacy team will contact you to ensure that the product is appropriate to use. Once we have spoken to you, your order will be shipped on the same day (if before 13:00) or the next day.

We dispatch orders using the Royal Mail service and various other couriers. Delivery in the UK typically takes 2-7 working days.

Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day of being placed.

Our address labels are created automatically based on the address, which you enter, please ensure that this is correct.

The Royal Mail delivery service that we use classifies UK destination parcels, which take over 5 working days from the day of dispatch for delivery as "Delayed". At this time, please continue to wait for your order and it is likely that it will arrive shortly. After 15 working days from the day a UK destination parcel is dispatched, an order is considered by the Royal Mail as "Lost". In the unlikely event this occurs, please inform us and you will either receive a full refund or the option to have your goods dispatched to you again.

All of our products are shipped to you free of charge. Express next day delivery is available via courier at an additional charge.

Returns

Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

* Gift cards
* Downloadable software products
* Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)

* Book with obvious signs of use
* CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened.
* Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
* Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us via eBay message.

Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, Contact us via eBay message and --------------------------------------.

Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
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You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over £10 you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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