Aqueous Cream BP

Aqueous Cream BP  is a light, hydrocarbon-based emulsion, which is officially registered in the British Pharmacopoeia and categorised by the British National Formulary as a non-proprietary emollient preparation.    It is used as a topical, external medicine, emollient moisturiser and general-purpose substitute for toiletries such as soap, shower gel, shaving cream and lip salve.

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Ingredients

The common ingredients are:

·         liquid hydrocarbons

·         white soft paraffin wax

·         purified water

·         emulsifying wax containing sodium lauryl sulphate

·         cetostearyl alcohol

·         chlorocresol

Indications

It is commonly prescribed in the United Kingdom for conditions such as eczema, aquagenic pruritus or atopic dermatitis.    Whilst undergoing radiotherapy, patients are advised to use aqueous cream as part of a skin care regime to remedy the erythema that is caused by such treatment.