Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Emulsifying Ointment BP
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Emulsifying wax, Liquid paraffin, White soft paraffin may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
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Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label. Your
pharmacist will dispose of any unused cream.
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alcohol and sodium lauryl sulphate) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. stinging, burning, itching, redness and contact dermatitis) particularly in children with atopic eczema. This
Manufacturer: Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland or CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ash Road North, Wrexham, LL13 9UF, United Kingdom.
should not be used before light treatments (phototherapy) or phototesting.
(Text revised 05/2019)
and product has been found to have major sunscreen activities
Frequently asked questions about Emulsifying Ointment BP
How do I take Emulsifying Ointment BP?
Emulsifying Ointment BP comes as ointment. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Emulsifying Ointment BP?
The active substance in Emulsifying Ointment BP is emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Emulsifying Ointment BP, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Emulsifying Ointment BP without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For external use only.
Used to prepare Aqueous Cream BP and Buffered Cream BP.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
The product is used by the pharmacist to prepare Aqueous Cream and Buffered Cream and therefore is not sold with any clinical indications or dosage schedules.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Emulsifying ointment has been found to have major sunscreen activity in clinically normal skin. Preparations containing emulsifying ointment should not be used before phototherapy or in phototesting procedures.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
For external use only.
Emulsifying wax (which contains sodium lauryl sulphate and cetostearyl alcohol) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. stinging, burning, itching, redness and contact dermatitis), particularly in children with atopic eczema.
The package leaflet/label should include the following information:
Contains sodium lauryl sulfate which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. stinging and contact dermatitis).
The risk of fire should be considered when using large quantities of any paraffin-based emollient. Emulsifying ointment in contact with dressings and clothing is easily ignited by a naked flame. The risk is greater when this preparation is applied to large areas of the body and clothing or dressings become soaked with the emollient. Patients should be told to keep away from fire or flames and not to smoke when using this preparation.
This preparation may make skin and surfaces slippery – particular care is needed when bathing.
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
The safety of Emulsifying Ointment during pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Does not affect ability to drive or use machines.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Immune system disorders: Occasional allergic reactions
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Emulsifying ointment may exacerbate acne and/or folliculitis. Emulsifying wax contains sodium lauryl sulphate and cetostearyl alcohol which may be associated with local skin reactions (e.g. stinging, burning, itching, redness and contact dermatitis) particularly in patients with eczema. See section 4.4. Rash
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store..
4.9. Overdose
Overdose is considered unlikely with this product when used as indicated. Symptoms of accidental oral ingestion may include gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhoea and should be treated symptomatically.
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Emulsifying wax, Liquid paraffin, White soft paraffin. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- MINGAST partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
- Mentholaxin partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
- Mentho-Paraffinol Hasco partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
- Parafina ciekła - Avena partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
- Parafina ciekła Aflofarm partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
- Parafina ciekła LGO partial — not the same combinationParaffinum liquidum · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Emulsifying Ointment BP. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.