Amber Level 3- Specialist Initiation with ongoing monitoring requirements (Full Amber Drug Guidance required) You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night. How to wash with emollients Certain activities, such as gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these. You can apply Diprobase cream as often as needed to relieve dry skin. It can be applied to any part of the body but avoid getting it in your eyes. Smooth the cream into the skin in the direction of the hair growth.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects known to be associated with Diprobase cream. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this cream will experience that or any side effect. There is little evidence that these products provide additional benefits when used with standard care ( SPS evidence review) Yes - Diprobase cream is not absorbed through the skin and is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Only for patients with diabetes on advice from a specialist podiatrist in line with the high risk foot care guidance

What is Diprobase used for?

If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to a GP, nurse or pharmacist. Safety advice when using emollients Fire safety Diprobase is not a steroid cream but uses soft and liquid paraffin to soothe and hydrate dry skin and also protects the skin by preventing further moisture loss. Emollients can be applied as often as you like to keep the skin well moisturised and in good condition. Ideally, this should be done at least 3 or 4 times a day.

Skin reactions, such as burning, stinging, itching, rash, peeling or redness of the skin, in people hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Stop using Diprobase and see your doctor if your skin gets irritated after using it.Diprobase ointment is a more greasy formula than the cream which means it takes longer to absorb but also creates a protective barrier over the skin making it the perfect formula to apply before bathing to reduce further moisture loss. Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture. Drug Safety update (Feburary 2020) Ingenol mebutate gel (Picato▼): suspension of the licence due to risk of skin malignancy Use a clean spoon or spatula to remove emollients from a pot or tub. This reduces the risk of infections from contaminated pots. Risk of slipping