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Rx2.5%+0.1%+0.1%+2.5% • Lotion
Indications & Uses
Isoben is indicated for:
Pharmacology
This product has two types of active ingredient. Benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride are antimicrobials. They combat bacteria on your skin that can make eczema worse, and they help prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin.
Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate are emollients. They soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in it and restoring its normal protective function. They also help prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that washing and bathing can cause, along with the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary skin cleansing products.
You can use this product in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor or pharmacist has given or prescribed for your dry skin condition.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults, children and the elderly can all use this lotion in the same way. Apply it to the affected areas of skin as required, and massage it in until it is absorbed.
The lotion can also take the place of ordinary soap or shower gel. Use it as a cleanser in the bath or shower, or for other toiletry purposes.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this lotion containing Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate can cause side effects, though not everybody gets them. Stop using the lotion and get urgent medical help if you notice any of these: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, a sudden and unusual red itchy skin rash (hives) away from the site of application, wheezing or breathing difficulty, feeling faint or dizzy, a strange metallic taste in the mouth, or collapse. You may be having a serious allergic reaction. The lotion is made specially for dry or problem skin areas anywhere on the body. Rarely, it can cause skin reactions on the treated areas, with redness, irritation and/or itching. These very rare skin reactions may become more significant if the lotion is used excessively as a leave-on application in areas of folded skin, such as the groin or the nappy area.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Severe allergic reactions affecting the whole body can happen with any product. Products containing chlorhexidine have been linked, very rarely, to such reactions in susceptible people, causing a drop in blood pressure and even unconsciousness. If you have had problems with chlorhexidine-containing products before, you must not use this lotion. Don't smoke or go near naked flames, because there is a risk of severe burns. Fabric that has been in contact with Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate (clothing, bedding, dressings and so on) burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce the build-up of the product but will not remove it totally. Take care when using Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate. If your skin is very sensitive, it is generally a good idea to start any new treatment on a small test area first, in case a side effect occurs. This matters especially when treating the face or young children. After that, you can apply the treatment more generously, as required. Avoid getting it in the eyes, especially when using it on the face. When the product is used as a soap substitute in the bath or shower, it can make the surface slippery. Be careful not to slip when getting into and out of the shower or bath (for example, by using a shower or bath mat). Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (for example, contact dermatitis). If you have had local skin reactions (for example, contact dermatitis) to any of the ingredients before, talk to your doctor before using Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate.
Contraindications
Don't use this lotion if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, liquid paraffin, isopropyl myristate, or any of the other ingredients in the lotion.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
You can use this product during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Its ingredients, liquid paraffin, benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine and isopropyl myristate, have been used in this and similar preparations for many years, and no problems have been reported. Safety trials have not been done, though.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place, away from light, and don't store it above 25°C. Keep it out of children's reach. It is for external use only.
Common questions about Isoben 2.5%+0.1%+0.1%+2.5%
What is Isoben 2.5%+0.1%+0.1%+2.5% Lotion?
Isoben 2.5%+0.1%+0.1%+2.5% Lotion is a medicine that contains Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate. It is made by Advanced Chemical Industries PLC. It belongs to the Miscellaneous topical agents group of medicines.
What is Isoben used for?
Isoben is used for: Eczema.
What are the side effects of Isoben?
Like all medicines, this lotion containing Liquid Paraffin + Benzalkonium Chloride + Chlorhexidine + Isopropyl Myristate can cause side effects, though not everybody gets them. Stop using the lotion and get urgent medical help if you notice any of these: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, a sudden and unusual red itchy skin rash (hives) away from the site of application, wheezing or breathing difficulty, feeling faint or dizzy, a strange metallic taste in the mouth, or collapse.
Can I take Isoben during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
You can use this product during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Its ingredients, liquid paraffin, benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine and isopropyl myristate, have been used in this and similar preparations for many years, and no problems have been reported. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Isoben?
Keep this medicine in a cool, dry place, away from light, and don't store it above 25°C. Keep it out of children's reach.
Do I need a prescription for Isoben?
Isoben is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.