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Drug Details

E45 Itch Relief Cream

• Drug Class Description
  Anesthetic local / moisturizer
• Generic Name
  urea, lauromacrogols
• Presentation
  Cream
• Description
  Lauromacrogols: 3.0 % w/w Urea: 5.0% w/w
• Indications
  

  For the treatment of pruritus, eczema, dermatitis, and scaling skin conditions where an antipruritic and/or hydrating effect is required. It may also be used for the continued treatment and follow-up treatment of these skin diseases.

• Adult Dosage
  

  Adults, the Elderly, Children and Babies: E45 Itch Relief Cream should be applied to each affected area twice a day. The duration of treatment depends on the clinical response.

• Child Dosage
  E45 Cream: Apply two or three times daily. E45 Bath Oil: Add 5-10mL to small bath. Soak for 10 minutes. E45 Wash Cream: Apply to wet skin. Rinse off.
• Contra Indications
  

  Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. It should not be used to treat acute erythroderma, acute inflammatory, oozing or infected skin lesions.

• Special Precautions
  

  E45 Itch Relief Cream may cause irritation if applied to broken or inflamed skin.

• Interactions
  

  None known.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  E45 Itch Relief Cream has been reported to cause a burning sensation, erythema, pruritus or the formation of pustules. Contact allergy has also been reported.