Emoderm Cream
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Emoderm Cream is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of dry skin. It relieves dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, and pruritus of the elderly. It works by preventing water loss from the outer layer of skin. This relieves dryness and leaves the skin soft and hydrated.
Emoderm Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Emoderm Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Uses of Emoderm Cream
Benefits of Emoderm Cream
In Dry Skin
Emoderm Cream is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It helps soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. It also helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin retain moisture, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer.
Side effects of Emoderm Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Emoderm
- No common side effects seen
How to use Emoderm Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Emoderm Cream works
Emoderm Cream is an emollient (substance that softens or soothes the skin). It works by moisturizing dry skin, thereby relieving dryness and itching.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emoderm Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Emoderm Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Emoderm Cream?
If you miss a dose of Emoderm Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Mineral Oil
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Surfactant laxatives/Stool softeners
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Emoderm Cream
Once A Day
80%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Emoderm Cream for?
Others
91%
Skin infectio*
9%
*Skin infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Average
31%
Poor
19%
What were the side-effects while using Emoderm Cream?
No Side Effec*
29%
Allergic reac*
29%
Application s*
14%
Application s*
14%
Itching
14%
*No Side Effect, Allergic reaction, Application site irritation, Application site redness
How do you take Emoderm Cream?
With or witho*
89%
Empty stomach
7%
With food
4%
*With or without food
Please rate Emoderm Cream on price
Expensive
43%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
24%
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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