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, dry skin for over 25 years. It's still the most prescribed emollient by GPs and the most used emollient brand in secondary care.4,5

Diprobase Cream

Diprobase Cream is available in two different pack sizes:

  • A large 500g pump dispenser — a convenient size for
    'at home' use
  • A 50g tube — a convenient size when away from home

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 low in sensitisers and irritants which can aggravate eczema, such as parabens and sodium lauryl sulphate, making it patient friendly.

Diprobase Cream composition1

White soft paraffin BP
Liquid paraffin BP
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, November 2010
  3. 5. IMS Health, HPAI/September 09 – August 2010 Counting Units
  4. 6. BNF 62, September 2011. www.bnf.org.uk (Accessed December 2011)
  5. 7. MediLexicon. www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=99730
  6. 8. Epaderm Cream manufacturer’s product information

Code: 03/14 DERM-1018017-0002
Date of preparation: March 2012