Ilex Skin Protectant
Ilex Health Products
Description
Topical skin cream that protects against digestive enzymes, urinary acids and wound exudates. Comprises calcium/sodium PVM/MA copolymers, corn starch, white petrolatum, phenoxyethanol and isopropyl isobutyl butylparabens, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and zinc oxide. Alcohol and latex-free. Suitable for adults, children and babies. Can be used with other prescribed topical agents such as antifungal and antibacterial treatments.
Indications
To protect any skin from moisture. Can be used on excoriated skin in patients with incontinence or severe nappy dermatitis. Can also be used to protect the periwound skin around fistulas and exuding wounds. Can be used around gastrostomy tube sites.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Price
57g tube, £8.73; 227g tub, not on Drug Tariff; box of 20×7g tubes, not on Drug Tariff
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