{"id":20065,"date":"2022-03-24T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20065"},"modified":"2023-02-23T17:44:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T17:44:52","slug":"oviderm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/oviderm\/","title":{"rendered":"Oviderm &#8211; Propylene Glycol Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oviderm 250 mg\/g&nbsp;Propylene Glycol Cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Oviderm, And What Oviderm Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oviderm is an emollient\u00a0cream\u00a0that contains the active substance propylene glycol (25%).\u00a0Propylene glycol has water-binding properties and some\u00a0antimicrobial\u00a0effects against certain bacteria and fungi. <strong>Oviderm is used to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-skin-and-itching\/\">dry skin<\/a> in adults and children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Propylene glycol in this cream may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Oviderm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Oviderm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to propylene glycol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Do not use<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On burnt skin<\/li><li>In the\u00a0ear canal\u00a0one because propylene glycol can damage the ear<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks of use during pregnancy. Do not use this cream on or around the nipples when breastfeeding to prevent the baby from accidentally ingesting the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oviderm Contains Cetostearyl Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may cause local skin reactions (eg, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/contact-dermatitis\/\">contact dermatitis<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Oviderm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.\u00a0If unsure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/li><li><em>Adults and children<\/em><ul><li>Cream\u00a0one should be applied to the skin when needed, preferably several times daily and always after contact with water.\u00a0Apply as m\u00a0cream\u00a0as the skin can absorb without feeling sticky.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Oviderm Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Transient burning<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Tingling and\u00a0redness\u00a0of the skin<\/li><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Oviderm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton or can after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Package And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is propylene glycol.&nbsp;1 gram of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains 250 mg of propylene glycol.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are coconut oil, cetostearyl <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/alcohol-and-drugs-risk-use-harmful-use-and-addiction\/\">alcohol<\/a>, stearic acid, macrogol stearate, glycerol monostearate, sodium citrate, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/advagraf\/\">anhydrous<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/citrafleet\/\">citric acid<\/a>, purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This cream is a white, odorless\u00a0cream.\u00a0It is available in a plastic tube (100 g) or a plastic jar with a pump (500 g).<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bioglan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Borrgatan 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>211 24 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oviderm is a dermal antibiotic used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and 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