Aqueous cream
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Aqueous Cream BP is a medicinal substance officially registered in the British Pharmacopoeia.
It is a light, paraffin-based emulsion used as a topical external medicine.
Its uses include:
- Emollient (Moisturiser)
- Soap-substitute - a gentle alternative for sensitive skin
The British National Formulary categorises it as:
- 13 Skin
- > 13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations
- > 13.2.1 Emollients
- > Non-proprietary emollient preparations
- > Aqueous Cream, BP
- > Non-proprietary emollient preparations
- > 13.2.1 Emollients
- > 13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations
[edit] Indications
It is commonly prescribed in the United Kingdom for conditions such as Eczema or Atopic dermatitis [2]
[edit] Contraindications
Some sources indicate that it is not always suitable for use as an emollient, because the preservatives (such as phenoxyethanol) used to prolong the cream's shelf life may cause a reaction (National Eczema Society article with citations)
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.bnf.org/bnf/search.htm?n=6&q=%22aqueous+cream%2C+BP%22 BNF index
- ^ 'Emollients' the NHS Direct Health Encylopaedia
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