Logo
Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel 200g

Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel 200g

Doublebase

Pharmaceutical Product
  • UK Marketing Authorisation number PL 00173/0402.
  • Legal status in the UK: Pharmacy medicine (P).
  • ATC code: D02A (emollients and protectives).
  • Manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for licensed medicinal products.
Topical emollient wash / soap substitute

Description

Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel 200g is a highly emollient and protective hydrating wash gel containing isopropyl myristate 15% w/w and liquid paraffin 15% w/w. It is designed for regular first-line treatment and prophylaxis of dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red, sore or inflamed, including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, elderly pruritus and ichthyosis. Used instead of ordinary soap or cleansers, this non-foaming, fragrance-free gel gently cleanses while softening, moisturising and protecting the skin by trapping in moisture and restoring the normal barrier function. It is steroid-free and free from SLS, parabens, MI preservatives, colourings and fragrances, and may also be used as an adjunct to other topical treatments.

Bnefits

  • Treats and helps prevent dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red, sore or inflamed.
  • Contains the emollient oils isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin (30% total) to soften, moisturise and protect the skin.
  • Acts as a soap substitute that cleanses while forming an occlusive barrier in the skin surface to reduce water loss.
  • Helps protect against the drying and irritant effects of ordinary soaps, foaming additives and fragranced cleansers.
  • Non-foaming, fragrance-free gel that is gentle and kind to sensitive or delicate skin.
  • Easily absorbed hydrating base that leaves a protective film but is not heavily greasy.
  • Steroid-free formulation suitable for long-term use and for patients wishing to limit corticosteroid exposure.
  • Free from SLS, parabens, MI preservatives, colourings and added fragrances, reducing the risk of irritation.
  • Suitable for all age groups, including babies, children, adults and the elderly.
  • Can be used as an adjunct alongside other topical therapies in the management of chronic dry skin disorders.

Indications

  • First-line treatment and prophylaxis of dry or chapped skin conditions, which may also be pruritic (itchy), red, sore or inflamed.
  • Eczema and other forms of dermatitis, including occupational hand dermatitis due to frequent hand-washing or chemical exposure.
  • Psoriasis with dry, scaly patches.
  • Elderly pruritus (itchy skin associated with ageing).
  • Ichthyosis and other conditions causing unusually scaly or very dry skin.
  • Use as a soap substitute in place of ordinary bar or liquid soaps and cleansers on affected or sensitive skin.
  • Adjunct to other topical treatments in dermatological care to maintain hydration and barrier function.

Composition

  • Active ingredients: Isopropyl Myristate 15% w/w.
  • Active ingredients: Liquid Paraffin 15% w/w.
  • Other ingredients: Macrogol Cetostearyl Ether (Cetomacrogol).
  • Other ingredients: Glycerol.
  • Other ingredients: Carbomer.
  • Other ingredients: Sorbitan Laurate.
  • Other ingredients: Trolamine (Triethanolamine).
  • Other ingredients: Phenoxyethanol.
  • Other ingredients: Purified Water.
  • Formulation is free from SLS, parabens, MI preservatives, colourings and fragrances.

Formulation

  • White, non-foaming, paraffin-based emollient wash gel for topical cutaneous use.
  • Soap-substitute formulation containing 30% emollient oils in an aqueous gel base with humectant and emulsifying excipients.
  • Fragrance-free and colour-free, designed to deliver emollient ingredients into the stratum corneum while remaining relatively non-greasy.
  • Steroid-free topical emollient suitable for use across all age groups.

Packaging

  • Supplied in a 200 g HDPE plastic bottle with a pump dispenser.
  • Also available in 25 g tubes to the medical and allied professions (but this product listing refers to the 200 g pump).
  • The gel is white and contains no added dye or fragrance.
  • Pack labelled with Marketing Authorisation details (PL 00173/0402), batch number and expiry date.

Usage

  • For cutaneous use only; do not ingest.
  • Use regularly and as often as necessary as part of the normal washing routine, instead of ordinary soap or cleanser.
  • For washing: apply Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel to wet or dry skin and wash in the same way as with any liquid soap, using a gentle washing action.
  • The product is specifically designed not to foam or lather during use.
  • Rinse off with water; a protective coating of product should remain on the skin.
  • After washing, gently pat the skin dry with a soft towel; avoid rubbing, as this may aggravate dry skin conditions.
  • The product may also be applied directly to dry areas as a leave-on emollient if recommended by a healthcare professional.
  • Use whenever you wash (including routine hand washing) to help maintain hydration and prevent flare-ups.
  • If used in the bath or shower, be aware that surfaces may become slippery; use a bath/shower mat and clean the surfaces afterwards with detergent while wearing protective gloves.
  • Always read the Patient Information Leaflet and follow any specific directions given by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity or allergy to isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin or any of the other listed ingredients.
  • Discontinue use and seek medical advice if worsening of the skin condition or marked irritation, redness or rash occurs.
  • As with other paraffin-based emollients, do not smoke or go near naked flames when the product is in contact with skin, clothing, dressings or bedding due to a serious fire hazard.
  • Use with caution on broken, severely inflamed or infected skin and only under medical supervision.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes; if accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Adverse Effects

  • Rare local skin reactions such as increased irritation, redness, rash, burning, stinging or itching at the application site.
  • If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, treatment should be discontinued and medical advice sought.
  • Paraffin build-up on clothing, bedding or dressings can significantly increase flammability and risk of severe burns if exposed to naked flames or smoking materials.
  • When used in the bath or shower, the product can make surfaces slippery, increasing the risk of slips and falls if appropriate care is not taken.

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not store above 25°C.
  • Do not freeze the product.
  • Do not use after the expiry date shown on the container; the expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Store in the original container with the cap or pump securely closed when not in use.
  • If using the pump pack, turn the pump top clockwise after use to lock it, as advised in patient information.

Duration

Intended for regular, long-term and prophylactic use as part of the daily washing routine in chronic dry or chapped skin conditions, for as long as recommended by a healthcare professional or as needed to control symptoms.

Onset

Cleansing, softening and moisturising effects occur during and immediately after washing, with improvement in dryness and discomfort typically evident with regular use over several days to weeks.

Browse more Pharmaceutical Product

Top Treatments

Top Cities in the UK