Dexeryl Cream Tb 250g

What is Dexeryl Cream and when is it used?

Dexeryl is a soothing and moisturizing cream that combats dry skin in adults and children and makes it supple.

The active ingredients of Dexeryl Cream are glycerin, petroleum jelly and paraffin oil.

Dexeryl Cream increases the moisture content of the skin due to glycerin and builds the skin's protection due to petroleum jelly and paraffin oil function of the skin again. Dexeryl Cream restores the moisture content and the protective function of the skin and reduces skin irritation, itching and scratching.

Dexeryl Cream is used to treat dry skin with certain dermatoses (skin diseases), for example ichthyosis (dry, scaly skin).

When should Dexeryl Cream not be used?

Dexeryl Cream must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to are the active ingredients or any of the excipients of Dexeryl.

When is caution needed when using Dexeryl Cream?

Dexeryl Cream should not be used on infected wounds or under occlusive dressings.

This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Do not take it.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Dexeryl cream be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Dexeryl cream can be used during pregnancy.

It is recommended Do not use Dexeryl cream on the breast while breastfeeding to avoid accidental ingestion of Dexeryl cream by the child.

No effects on fertility are expected from Dexeryl cream.

How do you use Dexeryl cream?

Application route:

Skin use, for external use.

Method of application and dosage:

Adults and children: Apply the cream in a thin layer to the areas to be treated on all affected parts of the body twice a day or more often if necessary.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Dexeryl Cream have?

Like all medicines, Dexeryl Cream can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

The side effects seen in the treatment of ichthyosis mainly affect the skin.

Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Urticaria (hives), dermatitis, eczema, redness and itching, rash, irritation, pain at the application site

Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Burning sensation.

If you notice side effects not listed here are described, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else must be observed?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Use by after opening

• Tube: 6 months
• Pump bottle: 90 days

Storage Instructions

In case of spacetemperature (15-25°C) store. Store in the original packaging. Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Dexeryl cream contain?

Active substances:

100 g Dexeryl cream contains 15.0 g glycerin, 8.0 g white vaseline and 2.0 g viscous paraffin

Excipients:

Stearic acid, glycerol monostearate 40-55, Cyclomethicone, dimeticone, macrogol 600, trolamine, propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, purified water

Authorization number

60'404 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Dexeryl, cream? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies or drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Tube of 50 g and 250 g.

Pump bottle of 500 g

Authorization holder

Pierre Fabre Pharma AG, Allschwil

This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2020.