Siopel

How does it work?

This cream is known as a barrier cream. It contains dimeticone (previously spelt dimethicone in the UK), cetrimide and arachis oil. Dimeticone is a silicone fluid, which is a water repellant substance. When applied to the skin it creates a barrier between the skin and water, or any irritating substances that are soluble in water. Arachis oil, which is extracted from peanuts, also forms a waterproof barrier on the skin. Barrier creams not only protect the skin from irritants, but also reduce water loss (evaporation) from the surface of the skin. As a result of this, the skin retains its moisture and itchiness of the skin is reduced. Cetrimide is an antiseptic substance, and destroys certain types of bacteria that can infect the skin. It helps maintain cleanliness of the skin. The combination of these compounds forms a water repellant barrier cream, which moisturises and reduces the risk of infection. This makes it suitable in treating conditions where the skin needs to be protected from water soluble irritants, for example when treating nappy rash in children.

What is it used for?

Skin protection from water soluble irritants

Warning!

This preparation is for external use only.

Stop using this medicine and consult your doctor if skin irritation develops while using this medicine.

Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.

Clean and dry the affected area of skin thoroughly before applying this medicine.

Use with caution in

Allergy to peanuts

Not to be used in

Allergy to cetrimide

Broken skin

Inflamed skin

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin irritation

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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