Aqueous Cream

South African indications:

• Dry skin
• Eczema
• Pityriasis rosea
• Soap substitute

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients 

Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: cre

Soap substitute in dry skin conditions
Soap substitute in eczema

• Topical (cre): Apply small quantity to affected area, then rinse off completely

Do not use as emollient in eczema

Pityriasis rosea

• Topical (cre): Apply small quantity to affected area, 8hrly

See adult dosages

Pregnancy 

• Safe
• The safety of aqueous cream during pregnancy has not been established but is not considered to constitute a hazard during this period
• The product is unlikely to have any adverse effects when used as indicated

Breastfeeding

• Compatible
• The safety of aqueous cream during breastfeeding has not been established but is not considered to constitute a hazard during this period
• The product is unlikely to have any adverse effects when used as indicated

Renal impairment 

• No dose adjustment recommended

Hepatic impairment 

• No dose adjustment recommended

Elderly

• No dose adjustment recommended

Porphyria Information

• Not yet classified (NC)

Drugs in Sport

• Permitted - No warnings

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

• Acne
• Folliculitis
• Stinging
• Burning
• Itching  
• Redness  
• Contact dermatitis
• Rash

Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

• Occasional allergic reactions

None known

None routine

Aqueous cream acts to hydrate the skin and aids the penetration of active drug in the preparations in which it is used. It also has a detergent effect as a skin cleanser.

Aqueous cream is available in several formulations. Please note the list below gives examples of products which are available and is not necessarily comprehensive. The listing of a product does not constitute endorsement of the product by EMGuidance; likewise, failure to list a product does not imply that EMGuidance disapproves of the product. This information is put together on the basis of the National Government's Medicines Price Registry at the time of publication

Cream

• Aqueous cream (APF)
• Aqueous cream (BP)
• Barrs Aqueous cream BP (Barrs Pharmaceuticals)