Hospital use only

Short term use only

Equivalent to Diprobase® 
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

Equivelant to Cetraben®
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

Equivelant to Doublebase® Gel
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

Equivalent to E45 cream
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

Similar to Aveeno
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

Similar to Epaderm® ointment and Hydromol® ointment
MHRA Drug Safety Update, July 2024: Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury.
Do not prescribe this ointment for use on the face.
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care. 

Ointment
MHRA Drug Safety Update, July 2024: Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury.
Do not prescribe this ointment for use on the face.
OTC preparation: A prescription for an over the counter emollient for treatment of mild dry skin should not routinely be offered in primary care  -  appropriate for self-care.

For hospital use only