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EXOREX® LOTION : UK PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET (PIL)
PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET BEFORE YOU START TO USE THIS MEDICINE
Please note that this english-language patient information has been taken from the patient information leaflet (PIL) for the United Kingdom,
which may not be officially applicable to your country.
Trade name of the Medicinal Product
Exorex® Lotion.
Composition
Contains Prepared Coal Tar (BP 1973) 1% w/w (10 mg/g).
WHAT IS IN YOUR MEDICINE?
Exorex® Lotion contains Prepared Coal Tar 1% w/w which is a treatment for Psoriasis.
The other ingredients are Polysorbate 80, Vitamin E, Sodium Propyl Paraben
0.05%, Methyl Paraben 0.1%, Complex of Esterified Essential
Fatty Acids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Industrial Methylated Spirits, Xanthan Gum and Water.
Exorex® Lotion is a dermatological preparation for external use only.
Exorex Lotion is available in bottles of 100 ml and 250 ml.
The product licence holder of Exorex® Lotion is (UK and Ireland):
Forest-Tosara Products Limited
Baldoyle Industrial Estate
Grange Road
Dublin 13, Ireland
E-Mail: E-Mail:exorex@forest-labs.co.uk
The manufacturer of Exorex® Lotion is:
Divpharm Manufacturing and Packaging (Pty), Ltd
25 Longdale Loop
Longdale, Johannesburg
South Africa
USE OF THE MEDICINE
Exorex® Lotion can help treat Psoriasis.
BEFORE YOU APPLY YOUR MEDICINE
Exxorex® Lotion may not be suitable for a few users.
You should tell your pharmacist if you think that you may be sensitive to any of the ingredients or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Exorex® Lotion may be used by children under 12 years of age.
Use with care around the eyes and other sensitive areas of the body such as the mouth.
If any Lotion accidentally enters the eyes, rinse with water immediately.
Exorex lotion should not be applied to the genital or rectal areas.
DO NOT USE IF
You suffer from folliculitis and acne vulgaris
You are allergic to sunlight
You suffer from a condition called lupus erythematosus
You suffer from infection of the skin or have broken skin
CAN YOU USE EXOREX® LOTION WITH OTHER MEDICINES?
Yes, you can apply Exorex® while taking other medicines.
WHEN YOU APPLY YOUR MEDICNE
Follow the instructions about when and how to use the product.
Your pharmacist can help if you are not sure about anything.
For use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
Ensure that all areas of affected skin are clean
Apply a thin layer of Exorex Lotion two or three times a day to these areas.
Massage gently and leave to dry.
For use in children under 12 years of age and the elderly.
The lotion may be diluted by mixing with a few drops of freshly boiled and cooled water.
The product is suitable for use on the skin and the scalp.
Do not use the Lotion more frequently than this leaflet recommends.
AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED THE MEDICINE
Previous users have found the application of a thin layer
of an emollient cream to be helpful in keeping the affected areas moist after
application of Exorex Lotion.
Exorex® Lotion can cause sensitivity to the skin in
sunlight and exposure to this should be avoided after application of the product.
If any Exorex® Lotion is accidentally swallowed call your doctor
immediately or go to the nearest hospital casualty department.
Always take the bottle with you so that the product may be identified.
CAN EXOREX® LOTION CAUSE PROBLEMS?
Exorex® Lotion does not normally cause problems (side effects).
Sometimes the product may cause skin irritation. If this happens
discontinue use and consult your doctor.
You should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any other side effects not listed in this leaflet.
STORING EXOREX® LOTION
You must keep the bottle in a safe place where children cannot get it. The medicine could harm them if swallowed.
Keep the product at room temperature below 25oC.
Remember to always shake the bottle before opening and use.
On the pack you will find the letters "EXP" or "Expiry Date" followed by some numbers. The numbers are the date after which the product is no
longer fit for use.
Do not use the bottle after this date, but return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
A REMINDER
This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your medicine.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist who has access to additional information.
The information in this leaflet applies only to Exorex Lotion.®
This leaflet was prepared in May 1999.
Product License Numbers
- PL 06166/0001 (United Kingdom)
- Z. Nr. 1-222772 (Austria, cancelled)
- No.AMM 1147/99/04/0003 (No.nat. 0263077(Luxembourg)
(Minor adaptations were made to the English text on June 8, 2010, just for the purpose of this Exorex® website).
For additional information, please contact:
Trans Dermal Nederland B.V.
Heerendonklaan 35
NL-5223 XS 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
E-Mail: admin@exorex.ch
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