Doublebase Bath Additive (500g)

Doublebase Bath Additive is a non-greasy emollient designed to soothe and hydrate dry, irritated, or eczema-prone skin. Containing 15% isopropyl myristate and 15% liquid paraffin, which work together to form a protective barrier, Doublebase locks in moisture and prevents further skin dryness. This formulation is designed to be added to bath water to help prevent skin dryness and maintain the skin’s moisture balance during bathing.

Active Ingredients

Liquid paraffin 15%

Other Ingredients

Isopropyl myristate, glycerol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), cetostearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol and purified water.

For all ages:

• Add the required amount to running bath water, ensuring it dissolves completely.
• Soak in the bath for 10-15 minutes.
• Pat the skin dry afterwards, without rubbing dry.

For external use only.

Precautions

• Suitable for all ages from birth.
• Avoid contact to eyes and inside the nose.
• Doublebase products are flammable as they are paraffin containing. Do not smoke or go near naked flames when using Doublebase products. Ensure that fabric which has touched Doublebase is also kept away from a flame; this includes clothing and bedding.
• Doublebase products can be used during pregnancy, and whilst breast-feeding. If using when breastfeeding, apply sparingly and only after a feed. Gentle wipe away any remaining product from the nipple areas before the next feed.
• Do not use on broken, infected, or inflamed skin.

Storage

• Store below 25°C.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Uncommon and rare side effects may include:

• Allergic reaction which can appear as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; sudden red itchy skin rash; wheezing; feeling faint or dizzy.
• Redness or irritation at site of application (usually only occurs when excess use in skin folds).

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.