When a plain emollient just isn ’ t enough …
… Adex Gel has an Added Extra anti-inflammatory , nicotinamide .
Whether patients need support stepping up from a plain emollient or stepping down from topical corticosteroids , Adex Gel can help maintain the condition of the skin and relieve flares .
✓ A highly moisturising and protective emollient with an ancillary anti-inflammatory for dry and inflamed skin conditions including mild to moderate eczema , contact dermatitis and psoriasis .
✓ For continuous use , to help prevent and treat flares .
✓ Can be used all over the body including on the face . Suitable for patients aged 1 year +.
✓ Does not contain topical corticosteroids .
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Essential Information : Adex ™ Gel Presentation : White opaque gel .
Uses : Highly moisturising and protective emollient with an ancillary anti-infl ammatory medicinal substance for the treatment and routine management of dry and infl amed skin conditions such as mild to moderate atopic dermatitis , various forms of eczema , contact dermatitis and psoriasis .
Directions : Adults , the elderly and children from 1 year of age . For generalised all-over application to the skin . Apply three times daily or as often as needed . Adex Gel can be used for as long as necessary either occasionally , such as during fl ares , or continuously . Seek medical advice if there is no improvement within 2-4 weeks .
Contra-indications , warnings , side effects etc : Do not use if sensitive to any of the ingredients . Keep away from the eyes , inside the nostrils and mouth . Temporary tingling , itching or stinging may occur with emollients when applied to damaged skin . Such symptoms usually subside after a few days of treatment , however , if they are troublesome or persist , stop using and seek medical advice . Rarely skin irritation ( mild rashes ) or allergic skin reactions can occur on extremely sensitive skin , these tend to occur during or soon after the fi rst few uses and if this occurs stop treatment . Vitamin B derivative requirements are increased during pregnancy and infancy , however , with prolonged use over signifi cant areas , it may be possible to exceed the minimum recommended levels of nicotinamide in pregnancy . Safety trials have not been conducted in pregnancy and breast feeding therefore , as with other treatments , caution should be exercised , particularly in the fi rst three months of pregnancy .
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames . Fabric ( clothing , bedding , dressings etc ) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a potential fire hazard . Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it .
Ingredients : Carbomer , glycerol , isopropyl myristate , liquid paraffi n , nicotinamide , phenoxyethanol , sorbitan laurate , trolamine , purifi ed water .
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Pack sizes and NHS prices : 100g tube £ 2.69 , 500g pump pack £ 5.99 .
Legal category : Class III medical device with an ancillary medicinal substance .
Further information is available from the manufacturer : Dermal Laboratories , Tatmore Place , Gosmore , Hitchin , Herts , SG4 7QR , UK .
Date of preparation : July 2020 . ‘ Adex ’ is a trademark .
Adverse events should be reported . Reporting forms and information can be found at yellowcard . mhra . gov . uk . Adverse events should also be reported to Dermal .
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