Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream Tube 90g for Gentle Barrier Protection on Intact Skin or for Mild Skin Damage-for Use During Episodes of Incontinence

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Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®.

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; Third line gel for moderately dry skin if Isomol ® and Aproderm ® are not tolerated as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Agreed GREY non formulary for NEW PATIENTS (APC Jan 2020). Other creams available as soap substitutes and leave on emollients.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area Contains peanut oil (so do many other things - see BNF which lists the ingredients and excipients of creams)

At SFH if needed for other uses eg for lips, then use yellow soft paraffin, available from NHS supplies.Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream provides gentle barrier protection on intact skin or for mild skin damage. to make sure that it is safe for you to take Medi-Derm (methyl salicylate, menthol, and capsaicin cream and ointment) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of Foam applicator 1ml or 3ml available from NHS Supply Chain at SFH and NUH (or also Pharmacy at SFH)- Cavilon 1ml applicator is replaced by Cutimed Protect 1ml applicator. Only for patients unable to use ointment/creams/lotions, or where application without touching skin is required, as per Notts Emollient Formulary.

Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market. All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical Grey / Non-Formulary: Medicines, which the Nottinghamshire APC has actively reviewed and does not recommend for use at present due to limited clinical and/or cost effective data. Total barrier protection strategy with Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream which protects broken and unbroken skin. It restores skin hydration and maintains the skin integrity. The work and commitment from Kerry, this had directly contributed to the use of Medi Derma rage across Barnsley increasing formulary compliance and pathway adherence across all areas.First choice - Dermol ® 500 Lotion (less greasy than Dermol ® cream). Recommended for aditional use as soap substitute. The training was provided by Angela Turnbull to staff attending a wider wound care training programme in the Trust. The session provided staff with current, up to date knowledge on recognising and preventing MASD. Brand names: Medi-Derm, Medi-Derm Rx, Medrox, Medrox-Rx, Reliaderm, Rematex, Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief