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… Adex Gel emollient with an Added Extra anti-inflammatory action .
Topical steroid
Plain emollient
Adex Gel emollient offers an effective , simple and different approach to the treatment and management of mild to moderate eczema .
Specially formulated with a high level of oils ( 30 %) and an ancillary anti-inflammatory , nicotinamide ( 4 %) to help reduce inflammation .
Can be used continuously , for as long as necessary , all over the body including on the face , hands and flexures .
Adex Gel may help reduce the need for topical corticosteroids . 1 , 2 Does not contain corticosteroids .
Suitable for patients aged 1 year +.
Adex Gel - bridges the gap between plain emollients and topical corticosteroids .
Essential Information :
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 15 %, liquid paraffi n 15 %, nicotinamide 4 %, phenoxyethanol , sorbitan laurate , trolamine , purifi ed water .
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 : Dermal Laboratories , Tatmore Place , Gosmore , Hitchin , Herts , SG4 7QR , UK .
Date of preparation : December 2022 . ‘ 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 .
1 . Djokic-Gallagher J ., Rosher P ., Hart V . & Walker J . Steroid sparing effects and acceptability of a new skin gel containing the anti-infl ammatory medicinal substance nicotinamide . Clinical , Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2019 ; 12:545-552 . 2 . Gallagher J ., Gianfrancesco S ., Hart V . and Walker J . Performance of Adex Gel : A retrospective survey of healthcare professionals with an interest in dermatology . Data presented at the Austrian Society of Dermatology and Venereology ( OGDV ) Science Days , September 2022 , Bad Gastein , Austria .
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