Biafine Burn Emulsion for Dermal Application (93g Tube)

Indications Biafine emulsion can be used to treat: – Erythema caused by radiotherapy; and – First- and second-degree (i.e. generally superficial) burns, as well as all other forms of uninfected skin damage. Directions for Use For dermal application. Dosage– To treat erythema caused by radiotherapy: use as directed by your doctor. As a guide, apply two or three times a day at regular intervals. Massage gently into the skin. – To treat second-degree burns other skin damage: consult your doctor urgently. Clean the cut and apply thickly to the entire area. Repeat application so that a certain amount of emulsion remains visible. If necessary, re-cover the cut with a wet-wrap dressing. (Do not use a dry, absorbent dressing.) – To treat first-degree burns: in case of extensive burns, consult your doctor urgently. Apply thickly until skin is saturated. Massage gently into the skin. Repeat between 2 and 4 times a day. Ingredients Active Ingredient: Per 100 g of emulsion: Trolamine: 0.670 g Other Ingredients: Ethylene glycol stearate, stearic acid, cetyl palmitate, solid paraffin, liquid paraffin, perhydrosqualene, propylene glycol, avocado oil, trolamine and sodium alginate, potassium sorbate, sodium methylparaben (E219), sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E217), fragrance (yerbatone), purified water. Packaging Emulsion for dermal application. Tube (93 g). WARNINGS – If the burn is extensive, or is accompanied by blistering; or if the cut is extensive or deep – consult your doctor prior to use. – If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions for Use – This emulsion is not a sunscreen. – This emulsion is not a skin care cream. Do not apply it to healthy skin. – If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Contra-indications Do NOT use: – if you are allergic to any of the ingredients; – on bleeding cuts; or – on infected cuts. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding:Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any form of medicine.