Medway Community Healthcare Medway NHS Trust Foundation Trust
Medway Clinical Commissioning Group Swale Clinical Commissioning Group

13.1.1 Emollient creams and ointments, Paraffin-containing

For Medway and Swale Emollient Guidelines please click here (pdf)

Due to the risk of ocular injury, Epimax ointment is not indicated for use on the face. If patients are using Epimax ointment on the body, please advise hand washing before touching the face and eyes.

Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Pack
100 gram
500 gram

Due to the risk of ocular injury, Epimax ointment is not indicated for use on the face. If patients are using Epimax ointment on the body, please advise hand washing before touching the face and eyes.

Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Pack
100 gram
500 gram
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100 gram
500 gram
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125 gram
500 gram
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100 gram
500 gram
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50 gram
500 gram
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100 gram
500 gram
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1050 gram
150 gram
50 gram
500 gram
Pack
50 gram
500 gram
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100 gram
1000 gram
500 gram
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125 gram
350 gram
50 gram
500 gram
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1000 gram
125 gram
500 gram
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100 gram
1050 gram
500 gram
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50 gram
500 gram
Pack
125 gram
500 gram
Pack
100 gram
500 gram

Only to be used in exceptional circumstances when 3 or more creams have been tried and there has been no improvement or when application is required where the skin should not be touched.

Pack
150 ml
240 ml
  • First Line Choice
  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation Only
  • Hospital Only
  • KMPT Initiation Only
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