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Stiefel Ireland

Stiefel Ireland
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Ltd, Stonemason's Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16,
Telephone: +353 1 495 5000
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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on medicines.ie: 23/08/2011
SPC Oilatum Plus Bath Additive

Table of Contents

  • 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
  • 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
  • 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
  • 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
  • 4.1 Therapeutic indications
  • 4.2 Posology and method of administration
  • 4.3 Contraindications
  • 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
  • 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • 4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
  • 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
  • 4.8 Undesirable effects
  • 4.9 Overdose
  • 5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
  • 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
  • 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
  • 5.3 Preclinical safety data
  • 6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
  • 6.1 List of excipient(s)
  • 6.2 Incompatibilities
  • 6.3 Shelf life
  • 6.4 Special precautions for storage
  • 6.5 Nature and contents of container
  • 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
  • 7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
  • 8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
  • 9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
  • 10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Oilatum Plus Bath Additive.

Light liquid paraffin 52.5% w/w

Benzalkonium chloride 6.0% w/w

Triclosan 2.0% w/w


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Light liquid paraffin

52.5

%w/w

Benzalkonium chloride

6.0

%w/w

Triclosan

2.0

%w/w

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Bath additive

A clear, pale yellow oily solution.


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For the treatment of infected eczemas and eczemas at risk from infection.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Oilatum Plus should always be diluted with water. It is an effective cleanser and should not be used with soap.

Bath: In an eight inch bath add 2 capfuls, in a four inch bath add 1 capful.

Infant bath: Add 1 ml (just sufficient to cover the bottom of the cap) and mix well with water.

Soak for 15 minutes, gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Use once daily.


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4.3 Contraindications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients should not use the product.

Not recommended for babies younger than 6 months.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Avoid contact of the undiluted product with the eyes.

Take care to avoid slipping in the bath.


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

None known.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

There are no restrictions on the use of Oilatum Plus in pregnancy and lactation.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

None known.


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4.9 Overdose

Accidental ingestion: Oilatum Plus is intended for topical use only. Ingestion may cause gastro-intestinal irritation with vomiting and diarrhoea. Vomiting may result in foam aspiration. In the case of accidental ingestion, give 1 to 2 glasses of milk or water. If a large quantity of the product is ingested, the patient should be observed in hospital and the use of activated charcoal may be considered.

If the undiluted product comes into contact with the eye, reddening and watering may occur. Eye irrigation should be performed for 15 minutes and the eye examined under fluorescein stain. If there is persistent irritation or any uptake of fluorescein, the patient should be referred for ophthalmological opinion.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Benzalkonium chloride and triclosan are anti-bacterial agents with proven efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, the principal causative organism in infected eczemas.

Light liquid paraffin is an emollient widely used in the treatment of eczema.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Not applicable.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

Not applicable.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipient(s)

Acetylated wool alcohols

Isopropyl palmitate

Oleyl alcohol

Macrogol lauryl ether


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6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable.


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6.3 Shelf life

3 years


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

PVC or HDPE bottle containing 150ml, 250ml, 500ml or 1 litre fitted with a urea screw cap.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Ltd

Stonemasons Way

Rathfarnham

Dublin 16

Ireland

Trading as Stiefel


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PA 1077/126/002


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: 25 May 1989

Date of last renewal: 25 May 2009


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

3rd December 2010



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