Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions. Soya oil is an emollient (moisturiser) which soothes and softens dry skin by helping to replace lost oils. The other ingredients are polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, oleic acid, diethanolamide, perfume oil contains benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol(E1520), butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), ascorbyl palmitate and citric acid monohydrate. If only a small area of skin is affected by dry, itchy skin, you can use Balneum to bathe the affected area in a bowl or sink.

If only a small area of skin is affected, you may be able to bathe the affected area in a bowl or sink. Adults and children should bathe or shower with Balneum Plus Antipruritic Medicinal Bath Oil at least 3 times a week or as often as required.

One important step you can take to help ease symptoms and prevent further problems caused by dry skin is to not scratch the affected area. The most common side effects of this product are skin irritations caused by sensitivity to the ingredients. All full baths, including those to which Balneum has been added, should only be taken after consultation with your doctor in the following cases; major skin injuries, acute skin diseases of unknown cause,feverish and infectious diseases, heart failure and high blood pressure. It forms tiny droplets in the water which leaves a thin protective film on your skin to seal in moisture and prevent your skin from drying out. Balneum Plus contains soya oil: If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product.

Pour the appropriate amount of Balneum into the bath (see below for measurements) and ensure the bath water isn’t too hot to prevent your skin from drying out. Make sure the bath or shower water does not exceed 36°C, as this can make your skin condition worse. This means that the sub-licensee must not use IHTSDO SNOMED CT Browser to add or copy SNOMED CT identifiers into any type of record system, database or document.However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby.

Scratching can also cause bleeding which increases the risk of your skin becoming infected or scarred. If you experience any unwanted effect that is severe or lasts for more than a few days, tell your doctor. Your doctor will advise you how often you should use Balneum depending on how severe your skin condition is.Also known as itchy skin, pruritus is common in older adults as skin tends to become drier with age and can be caused or worsened by dry skin. If you have dry skin that always seems to happen in the same area and drives you up the wall with that itchy, scratchy feeling, then you could have eczema. In conditions such as eczema, using Balneum cream and Balneum moisturising bath oils regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups.