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Aquadrate 10% w/w Cream
(Urea)
What is this leaflet about?
This leaflet is a summary of information about Aquadrate Cream. Read it carefully and keep it in case you need to refer to it again. If you have any questions about the cream, or your illness, ask your pharmacist (chemist) or doctor.
What is in Aquadrate Cream?
Aquadrate Cream contains the active ingredient Urea (10% w/w) and comes in tubes of 30g and 100g. Each 30g/100g tube contains 3g/10g of urea.
The cream also contains white soft paraffin, maize starch, isopropyl myristate, glyceryl tribehenate, palmitic acid, sorbitan laurate and polyoxyethylene fatty glyceride.
Who makes Aquadrate Cream?
The Marketing Authorisation holder is
Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Avonbridge House
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2BB
England
and is licensed to sell Aquadrate Cream in the UK and Eire. It is made by
Laboratoires Chemineau
Vouvray
France
What is Aquadrate Cream used for?
It is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions. The urea in the cream helps to soften and moisturise your skin.
Is Aquadrate Cream right for you?
Tell your doctor if :
you are using any other medicines that are applied to the skin, as Aquadrate might affect the action of the other medicine.
you have ever had a reaction to this cream or to any of its ingredients (these are listed above).
you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
the cream irritates your skin or there is no improvement in your condition.
How to use Aquadrate Cream
The cream is for external use only and should only be applied to the skin. It should not be used on moist or broken skin. Application of Aquadrate Cream may cause skin irritation (redness, burning or itching). If you forget to use the cream on any occasion, do not worry, just continue as normal.
Adults, Children and the Elderly:-
Wash affected areas well, rinse off all traces of soap, dry and apply a small amount of the cream twice daily. Your doctor may tell you to cover this with a special "occlusive" dressing, but this is not usually necessary.
Does Aquadrate Cream have side effects?
If used correctly, as directed by your doctor, the cream is unlikely to cause side effects.
Some people experience irritation when they apply the cream. If you notice this or any other unusual effect, tell your doctor.
Storing Aquadrate Cream
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children and do not store above 30°C.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the base of the tube.
PL Number 16853/0061
PA Number: 943/5/1
Legal category: P
This leaflet was last revised in May 2006
Aquadrate is a registered Trade mark
©Alliance Pharmaceuticals, Limited
AN 0729 004
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