{"id":21372,"date":"2022-05-21T11:25:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T11:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21372"},"modified":"2022-05-21T15:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T15:31:54","slug":"propyderm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/propyderm\/","title":{"rendered":"Propyderm &#8211; Propylene glycol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20%&nbsp;cream<br>propylene glycol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Propyderm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Propyderm is a white emollient\u00a0cream\u00a0containing 20% \u200b\u200bpropylene glycol.\u00a0Propylene glycol has water-binding properties and some\u00a0antimicrobial\u00a0effects against certain fungi and bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Propyderm is used to treat dry skin of various kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Propylene glycol contained in Propyderm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Propyderm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Propyderm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>if you are allergic to propylene glycol in Propyderm or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid application on large and damaged skin surfaces.\u00a0Propodeum must not be applied in the\u00a0ear canal, or on burnt skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks during pregnancy.\u00a0To prevent the breastfeeding baby from being unnecessarily exposed to propylene glycol, Propyderm should not be applied to the nipples during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Propyderm contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Propyl and methyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).&nbsp;Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Propyderm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cream&nbsp;one is lubricated if necessary, preferably several times daily and always after contact with water.&nbsp;Apply as much&nbsp;cream&nbsp;as the skin can absorb without it feeling sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\u00a0<em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>: Transient burning,\u00a0itching, tingling, and\u00a0redness.\u00a0Allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Propyderm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store below 25&nbsp;<sup>\u00b0<\/sup>&nbsp;C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is propylene glycol.&nbsp;1 g of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains 200 mg of propylene glycol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are hydrogenated rapeseed oil,\u00a0cholesterol, stearoyl macrogol glycerides, cetostearyl alcohol, dimethicone, easy-flowing paraffin, solid paraffin, petrolatum, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), Rena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What the drug looks like<\/em>\u00a0White\u00a0cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes:<\/em>\u00a0100 grams plastic tube (polyethylene) with snap lid, 700 g plastic jar (polyethylene) with pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all packaging may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ACO Hud Nordic AB, Box 622, 194 26 Upplands V\u00e4sby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medgenix Benelux NV, Vliegveld 21, 8560 Wevelgem, Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Propyderm is a white emollient cream containing 20% \u200b\u200bpropylene glycol. 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