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Medicines emulsifying ointmentQuestion & answer

emulsifying ointment · Medicine question

What dry skin symptoms is Aqueous Cream BP used to relieve?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Aqueous Cream BP is used as an emollient for the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.

Sources for this answer

Aqueous Cream BPPinewood Healthcare · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 7Document updated 15 June 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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