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Soya oil

Presentation

Bath oil containing 84.75% w/w soya oil.

Drugs List

  • BALNEUM bath oil
  • soya oil 84.75% bath oil
  • Therapeutic Indications

    Uses

    Management of dry skin conditions including eczema and dermatitis.

    Dosage

    The liquid should be added to bath water and mixed well. Do not use undiluted.

    The doses given below are approximate and will depend on the size of the bath and individual patient requirements.

    Adults

    Generally, 2-3 baths should be taken weekly.

    Baths

    For full bath (approx. 100 litres) - 20ml
    For partial bath (approx. 5 litres) - 2.5ml

    For particularly dry skin 2-3 times of the above quantities can be used.

    Elderly

    See adult dosage.

    Children

    Patients should use this product frequently (2-3 times a week) with daily bathing recommended for neonates and infants.

    Baths

    For children's bath (approx. 25 litres) - add 5ml

    For particularly dry skin 2-3 times of the above quantities can be used.

    Administration

    For topical use. Do not use undiluted.

    Contraindications

    None known

    Precautions and Warnings

    This preparation will make skin and surfaces slippery. Advise patients to exercise caution when bathing.

    Avoid using soap when bathing with this product as this would remove the desired oil film from the skin.

    Contains soya oil. Patients allergic to peanut or soya should not use this product.

    Pregnancy and Lactation

    Pregnancy

    No information available.

    Lactation

    No information available.

    Counselling

    This preparation will make skin and surfaces slippery. Advise patients to exercise caution when bathing.

    Patients should avoid using soap, especially whilst bathing with this product.

    Overdosage

    It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management.

    The following number will direct the caller to the relevant local centre (0844) 892 0111

    Information may be obtained if you have access to ToxBase the primary clinical toxicology database of the National Poisons Information Service. This is available via password on the internet ( https://www.toxbase.org/ ) or if this is unavailable at the backup site ( https://www.TOXBASEbackup.org/ ).

    Shelf Life and Storage

    Storage conditions vary according to the brand.

    Reference Sources

    British National Formulary, 59th Edition (2010) Pharmaceutical Press, London.
    BNF for Children (2009) Pharmaceutical Press, London.
    Summary of Product Characteristics: Balneum. Almirall Ltd. Revised October 2009.

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