Balneum plus cream

How does it work?

This cream contains two active ingredients, urea and lauromacrogols. Urea is a substance that is found naturally in the skin, which by its nature is very attracted to water. People with eczema and psoriasis appear to have decreased amounts of urea in their skin, so applying urea can help replace it. When urea is applied to the skin it penetrates the outer layer, where it readily absorbs and retains water. This increases the capacity of the skin to hold moisture, and the skin therefore becomes rehydrated. This soothes and softens the skin, and reduces the scaling and itching of dry skin conditions such as eczema. Lauromacrogols have the properties of local anaesthetics. When applied to the skin they soothe and relieve itching. The combination of these medicines relieves dryness and itching of the skin in scaly skin conditions such as eczema. These conditions worsen if the skin is allowed to become dried out.

What is it used for?

Dryness and itching in scaly skin conditions

Eczema

Inflammation of the skin

Itching (pruritus)

Warning!

If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Avoid use on broken or inflamed skin.

This preparation is for external use only.

Not to be used in

Areas of skin that have suddenly become inflamed

Infected or oozing areas of skin

Severe, widespread reddening of the skin (erythroderma)

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 during pregnancy.

This preparation may be used safely by breastfeeding mothers, providing it is not applied to the breasts prior to breastfeeding. This will avoid ingestion by the infant.

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.

Flushing of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels (erythema)

Burning sensation

Itching (pruritis)

Pustules

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.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no known interactions with this medicine.

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