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A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been launched today
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has today issued a recall asking patients to return affected products.
People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions are being warned that residue can build up on fabrics, such as clothing or bedding, and cause them to catch fire more easily.
We inform healthcare professionals of the recent campaign to promote awareness of the risk and new resources available to support safe use following previous advice to health and care professionals.
Action taken as suppliers increase stocks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products.
MHRA has found samples of intensive body lotion with aloe vera (OSAS) to contain corticosteroid betamethasone.
A skin cream claiming to be a natural Chinese herbal remedy for treating eczema, contains a potentially harmful steroid and should not be used, warns the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
OPSS is warning consumers to be wary of summer holiday bargains that are too good to be true.
Warnings about the risk of severe and fatal burns are being extended to all paraffin-based emollients regardless of paraffin concentration. Data suggest there is also a risk for paraffin-free emollients. Advise patients who use these products not to smoke or...
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