- Aqueous cream
Aqueous Cream BP is a medicinal substance officially registered in the
British Pharmacopoeia .It is a light,
paraffin -basedemulsion used as a topical external medicine.Its uses include:
*Emollient (Moisturiser)
*Soap-substitute - a gentle alternative for sensitive skinThe
British National Formulary categorises it as::13 Skin ::> 13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations :::> 13.2.1 Emollients ::::> Non-proprietary emollient preparations :::::> Aqueous Cream, BP [http://www.bnf.org/bnf/search.htm?n=6&q=%22aqueous+cream%2C+BP%22 BNF index ]Indications
It is commonly prescribed in the United Kingdom for conditions such as
Eczema ,Aquagenic pruritus orAtopic dermatitis [ [http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=612 'Emollients' the NHS Direct] Health Encylopaedia ] . Whilst undergoing the cancer treatment Radiotherapy, the skin erythema caused as a result of treatment patients are advised to use Aqueous Cream as part of a skin care regime.Contraindications
Some sources indicate that it is not always suitable for use as an emollient, because the preservatives (such as
phenoxyethanol ) used to prolong the cream's shelf life may cause a reaction ( [http://www.eczema.org/aqueous.htm National Eczema Society article with citations] ).Boots (the chemist) UK use an alternative preservative viz. Chlorocresol which is said to cause less reaction.References
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