Ovelle Paraffin Gel

Paraffin Gel is a is a moisturiser suitable for use all over the body. It is an emollient for dry skin containing 50% liquid paraffin and 50% white soft paraffin. It is a hypoallergenic, protective moisturising base for the prevention of chafing and the management of dry skin conditions.

When applied to the skin, it leaves a layer of oil on the surface of the skin that prevents water evaporating from the skin surface. It is a very greasy moisturiser. It is also water repellent and helps protect the skin from irritants. It is an emollient, sometimes known as skin lubricant.

Benefits:

• Restoring the skin's smoothness
• Softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain its moisture.

Directions:

• Apply to skin as often as required to soothe and hydrate the skin.

  Caution:

  • Do not use if allergic to paraffin.
  • If there is no improvement, or aggravation of dry skin occurs, consult your doctor.
  • Keep Container tightly closed. 
  • Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the container label. 
  • Keep out of the reach and the sight of children.

  
  

  Warnings:

  • This preparation is for external use only.
  • Keep away from potential sources of fire, such as lit cigarettes or gas/electric fires when using this product. Paraffin is highly flammable and dressings, bandages, clothing, bed linen, towels or other fabrics that have been in contact with this product can be easily ignited by a naked flame or cigarette, particularly if large amounts of the moisturiser have been used, or the fabric or dressing have become soaked with the product. You should not smoke or use naked flames while this moisturiser is in contact with your clothes, dressing or bandages. You should regularly (preferably daily) change bedding and clothing that has become impregnated with the product. You should also be careful to make sure that the paraffin does not soak into chairs, seating or other furniture because of the potential fire hazard.

   

  Contains:

  White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin 

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.