Siopel Cream 50g serves as a protective and soothing solution for the skin, ideal for both adults and children over 12. This cream acts as a barrier against water-soluble irritants, making it especially beneficial for those with dry or irritated skin. Featuring active ingredients like Cetrimide, which combats bacteria, and Dimeticone, which forms a protective layer, Siopel Cream effectively maintains skin health. However, it is not recommended for individuals with peanut allergies due to the presence of Arachis oil.

Key Features

• Forms a water-repellent barrier to shield the skin from irritants.
• Contains Cetrimide, an antiseptic agent that fights bacteria.
• Dimeticone creates a protective layer, helping to minimize moisture loss.
• Versatile use for adults and children over 12.
• Suitable for dry, itchy skin, aiding in moisture retention and irritation relief.
• Not recommended for those with peanut or soya allergies due to arachis oil.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Siopel Cream?

Siopel Cream is suitable for managing dry, irritated, or itchy skin. It effectively protects the skin from water-soluble irritants and is beneficial for conditions requiring moisture retention.

What are the benefits of using Siopel Cream?

The cream offers antiseptic protection and forms a water-repellent barrier that helps reduce moisture loss while soothing irritation. It is particularly beneficial for maintaining skin health in challenging environments.

How does Siopel Cream work?

Siopel Cream utilizes Cetrimide to eliminate bacteria and Dimeticone to create a protective barrier on the skin. This dual action helps prevent irritants from causing further damage and aids in moisture retention.

Can Siopel Cream be used during pregnancy?

Siopel Cream can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding; however, consulting a healthcare professional before use is recommended.

Is Siopel Cream suitable for all skin types?

Siopel Cream is appropriate for normal skin types but should be avoided by individuals with known allergies to its ingredients, such as peanut oil.

What precautions should be taken when using Siopel Cream?

Avoid applying Siopel Cream on inflamed or weeping skin, and ensure it does not come into contact with eyes or deep cuts. Discontinue use and seek medical advice if any adverse reactions occur.

The active substances are cetrimide 0.3% w/w and dimeticone 1000 10% w/w.

The other ingredients are arachis oil, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetostearyl alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, methyl-parahydroxybenzoate and purified water.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Siopel cream is for external use only. Wash and dry the skin first. Then apply the cream sparingly and massage well into the skin.

• For the first 3-4 days: apply three to five times daily.
• After that: apply once or twice daily.

If you accidentally swallow the cream, contact your doctor or local hospital.

If you forget to apply a dose, do so as soon as you remember and then go on as before. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

• Take care to avoid application to the ears and eyes, and any deep cuts involving the head or spine. Wash out with water if necessary • If mixed with soap or detergents its effectiveness may be reduced

Do not use Siopel cream:

• If you are allergic to cetrimide or dimeticone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). [Please note: Siopel cream contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied on by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with Soya allergy should also avoid Siopel cream.]
• In body cavities or as an enema
• On skin that is acutely inflamed (i.e. red and angry) or weeping
• Before the skin has been cleansed of any irritants

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Siopel cream.

Other medicines and Siopel cream Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding Siopel cream may be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Siopel cream contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied to the nipples prior to breastfeeding if the infant has known or suspected allergies to peanut or Soya. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine when you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines Siopel cream should not affect your ability to drive or use machinery

Siopel cream contains Arachis oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied by patients known to be a allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with Soya allergy should also avoid Siopel cream. If Siopel Cream is used as a barrier cream on nipples by nursing mothers, consideration must be given to the possibility of allergic reaction in infants with known or suspected allergies to peanut or Soya. The ingredient cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) which can cause an itchy rash. Methyl-parahydroxybenzoate may cause local skin reactions (possibly delayed). Do not 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.

Like all medicines Siopel cream can sometimes cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported but how often they occur is not known: ed of eb You may notice some irritation of the skin or allergic (itchy) reaction after repeated applications.