Decubal clinic cream

How does it work?

Decubal clinic cream contains a mixture of various ingredients that help moisturise and protect dry, sensitive skin. Dimeticone (previously spelt dimethicone in the UK) is a water-repellent substance used in barrier creams to protect the skin. Wool fat (also known as lanolin) is a waxy substance obtained from the wool of sheep. It provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. Glycerol is absorbed into the skin where it works by attracting water to itself, helping to retain water in the skin surface. Isopropyl myristate also has moisturising properties. The cream also contains sorbic acid, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate and purified water. Dry skin results from lack of water in the outer layer of skin cells known as the stratum corneum. When this layer becomes dehydrated it loses its flexibility and becomes cracked, scaly and sometimes itchy. The stratum corneum contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin, and water is also normally retained in the stratum corneum by a surface film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells, which slow down evaporation of water from the skin surface. The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older, and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface. Moisturisers are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture.

What is it used for?

Dry, sensitive skin conditions

Dryness and fish skin-like scaling of the skin (ichthyosis)

Inflammation of the skin

Overgrowth of the outer layer of skin causing it to become thickened and scaly (hyperkeratosis)

Psoriasis

Warning!

This preparation is for external use only.

Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.

This medicine should not be used on open wounds, but can be used on the cracked skin that is associated with dry skin conditions.

Not to be used in

Allergy to any ingredient

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.

Sensitisation or allergic reaction

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 interactions with this medicine.

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