Cetraben Lotion: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Cetraben Lotion is an emollient and skin protectant made mainly from white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin. It is used to relieve dry skin and help manage conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. It works by forming a protective film on the skin and drawing moisture in with glycerin. It is available as a cream, lotion, ointment, and cleansing cream.

What is Cetraben Lotion

Cetraben is a moisturising and protective skin product made mainly from white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin. It is used as a cream, lotion, or ointment to treat dry skin.

Cetraben Lotion uses

• Relieves dry skin
• Helps manage eczema
• Helps manage dermatitis
• Reduces skin dryness and scaling
• Helps maintain the skin's moisture barrier

Benefits of Cetraben Lotion

• Moisturizes and softens dry skin
• Reduces water loss from the skin
• Provides a lighter texture than an ointment
• Suitable for the face and body
• Fragrance-free and SLS-free
• Suitable for frequent application

How Cetraben Lotion works

Cetraben works in two ways: it forms a protective film on the skin's surface that slows down water loss, and it contains glycerin, which draws water into the skin and holds it there to keep skin hydrated.

Cetraben Lotion dosage

For external use only; apply to dry skin areas and rub in gently. Apply as often as needed to keep skin hydrated. It is best to apply after bathing to help lock in moisture. Wash and dry your hands before applying.

If using a pump dispenser for the first time, prime it by pressing until the cream appears. Smooth the product gently into the skin in the direction of hair growth, avoiding vigorous rubbing, and avoid contact with the eyes.

If using alongside steroid or other medicated skin creams, leave a gap of about thirty minutes between applying each product, or ask your doctor. Children under 1 year should only use this product on a healthcare professional's advice.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream
• Lotion
• Ointment
• Cleansing cream

Side effects of Cetraben Lotion

Common

• Mild skin reactions such as redness or rash (very rare)
• Stinging, burning, or irritation from certain ingredients

Serious

• Allergic reactions, possibly delayed, linked to preservatives such as methylparaben, ethylparaben, and propylparaben

Warnings and precautions

• The product contains paraffin, which can soak into clothing, bedding, and dressings, making them more likely to catch fire. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames while using it, and change bedding and clothing regularly, because washing may not fully remove the risk.
• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Avoid using on skin that is badly cracked, infected, or bleeding without first checking with a healthcare professional.
• Children under 1 year old should only use this product if a healthcare professional advises it.
• This product is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and is not expected to cause harm.
• This product is generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding and is not expected to cause harm. It contains no ingredients known to be harmful to breastfeeding mothers.
• No kidney-specific precautions are generally required for normal topical use.
• No liver-specific dose adjustment is required.
• No relevant interaction with alcohol.
• Does not affect driving ability.

Storage

• Do not store above 25°C
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date
• Do not refrigerate or freeze
• Use within 3 months of opening
• Dispose of unused or expired product according to local guidelines, such as returning it to a pharmacy, rather than throwing it in household waste or down the drain

When to see a doctor

• If you accidentally swallow this product, go to your nearest accident and emergency department.
• If you have a mild allergic skin reaction such as redness or rash, stop using the product and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• Seek medical advice right away for any known or suspected swallowing of the product, since there is a risk of it being breathed into the lungs, which is especially dangerous in young children.

Alternatives

• Cetraben Cream
• Cetraben Ointment
• E45 Cream