benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide at a glance
Type
Protective, soothing and mildly antiseptic topical cream
Licensed uses
Nappy rash, eczema, pressure sores, acne, minor burns, superficial wounds, sunburn and chilblains
Important fire warning
Product residue makes clothing, bedding and dressings burn more easily
What is benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide used for?
Licensed uses include:
Nappy rash
Eczema
Pressure sores
Acne
Minor burns
Superficial wounds
Sunburn
Chilblains
How does benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide work?
Zinc oxide forms a soothing, astringent protective layer. Lanolin supports the skin barrier. Benzyl alcohol has local anaesthetic and disinfectant effects, while benzyl cinnamate and related balsam components contribute mild antiseptic activity.
How to take benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide
Use externally on the skin. Keep away from the eyes and mucous membranes. For a new burn, cool it under running water first and do not apply creams during initial first aid. Large, deep, chemical, electrical or special-site burns need urgent assessment.
Wash your hands after use unless they are being treated.
Keep treated fabrics away from cigarettes and naked flames.
Stop using it if irritation or an allergic reaction develops.
benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide side effects
Common or expected effects
- Occasional local irritation or a hypersensitivity skin reaction
Get urgent medical advice
- Severe allergic reaction causing facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or collapse
benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide in pregnancy
There is no known contraindication during pregnancy. Ask a pharmacist, midwife or prescriber before extensive use, use on significantly damaged skin, or use for an undiagnosed condition.
benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide while breastfeeding
There is no known contraindication during breastfeeding. Seek advice before applying it to the breast or nipple, and prevent the infant from licking treated skin or contacting contaminated fabric.
benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide interactions
No interactions with other medicines are known. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber before using another topical product on the same area.
Common questions about benzyl alcohol + benzyl benzoate + benzyl cinnamate + lanolin + zinc oxide
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Can it be used on eczema?
Eczema is a licensed use. Seek assessment if it becomes rapidly worse, painful, hot, weeping or crusted, or occurs with fever.
Can it be put straight onto a new burn?
Do not apply creams during initial burn first aid. Cool the area under running water first. Large, deep, chemical, electrical, facial or genital burns require urgent care.
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