Diprobase Cream – The UK’s No1 emollient cream brand4,5

For many people with eczema, an emollient cream is the right choice. Although not as long lasting or simple as an ointment, creams are less greasy and may be more cosmetically acceptable, particularly when used during the day. Diprobase Cream has been soothing, healing and protecting the nation’s sore skin for over 25 years, and is still the most prescribed brand in primary care and the most used brand in secondary care.4,5

Diprobase Cream

Diprobase Cream is available in two different sizes:

  • A large 500g pump dispenser – a convenient size for ‘At home’ use
  • A 50g tube – a handy size for ‘Out and about’ use

Diprobase Cream can be used for:

Dyprobase Cream used for skin hydration
Skin hydration
Dyprobase Cream can be used as soap substitute
Skin cleansing
Unlike many other emollients6,7,8, Diprobase Cream is free from common sensitisers and irritants (such as lanolin, parabens and sodium lauryl sulphate), making it patient friendly.

Diprobase Cream composition1

White soft paraffin BP 15% w/w
Liquid paraffin BP 6% w/w
Other ingredients include:

- Cetostearyl alcohol BP

- Cetomacrogol BP

- Chlorocresol BP

- Sodium dihydrogen phosphate BP

- Phosphoric acid BP

- Purified water PhEur

References:
  1. 1. DiproBase Cream Summary of Product Characteristics
  2. 4. CSD Patient Data, Cegedim Strategic Data UK Ltd., Feb 2009 release - report 1
  3. 5. IMS Health, HPAIS / MAT January 2009
  4. 6. BNF 57, March 2009 www.bnf.org.uk Accessed April 2009
  5. 7. mediLexicon. www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=99730
  6. 8. Epaderm Cream’s manufacturer’s product information

Date of preparation: June 2009 / Code: DIP/09-588