Emolium cream for children, newborns with dermatitis, allergies, adenoids. Instructions, analogues

Cosmetic product Emolium is intended for complete care of dry skin. The components included in the preparation protect the epidermis from flaking and dryness, regardless of the reasons for which the cells have lost valuable moisture.

This cream is safe not only for adults, but also for small children, since with regular external use, it is possible to normalize the water-lipid balance. Emolium saturates the skin with useful substances, and also activates the natural protective properties.

Before using the drug, you need to study the attached instructions in order to exclude the possibility of contraindications.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

Emolium is a cream for children that has a unique composition and is excellent for atopic skin. This drug can be used for the complex fight against atopic dermatitis. The cream contains various active ingredients that are effective for seborrheic dermatitis and other skin diseases.

Component name	Description
Paraffin oil	In liquid form, this component is a saturated hydrocarbon mixture that creates a protective barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss.
Macadamia oil	Obtained from Kindals (Australian nuts). This component contains a large amount of lecithin and phytosterol. After applying macadamia oil, you can achieve softening, restoration of skin elasticity. The component is effective in relation to dry skin type, as it instantly eliminates peeling and irritation.
Corn oil	This ingredient helps to heal small wounds and cracks in the skin.
Urea	It is a natural moisturizer that works in conjunction with lactic acid. Moisture is bound by special keratin fibers, which are a kind of sponge that absorbs liquid well. Urea helps restore moisture balance and skin elasticity. With regular use of this substance, you can reduce the likelihood of developing skin diseases, since urea has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Shea butter	This component is derived from magnesium seeds. When used regularly, shea butter nourishes and repairs damaged epidermal cells, and restores the lipid barrier, thereby reducing the impact of negative environmental factors Wednesday. Shea butter increases the protective properties of the immune system, improves cell regeneration, and normalizes blood microcirculation. It is an indispensable cream for those with sensitive skin that reacts even to minor irritants.
Sodium hyaluronate	Hyaluronic acid is an important constituent of skin cells, takes part in moisturizing the epithelium. Sodium hyaluronate allows you to eliminate the deficiency of hyaluronic acid.
Capric and Carpyl Triglycerides	These substances help to replenish the lipid deficiency in intercellular contacts. Lipids play an important role in nourishing the dermis and also prevent transepidermal evaporation of moisture. Triglycerides eliminate the lack of lipids that protect the epidermis from negative environmental influences.

In the pharmacy, you can purchase several forms of the drug Emolium, so you can choose the option that will be more appropriate in a particular situation. The cream is available in small 75 ml tubes.

The product has a complex effect on the skin, moisturizes it, and also promotes restoration of the disturbed lipid layer, which is very important after a dermatological diseases. To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, daily use of the cream is recommended.

Bathing emulsion is designed to maintain personal hygiene. Baths with the addition of this product are effective for the skin at any age. After bathing, a thin protective layer is created on the skin, which helps to retain valuable moisture and prevents overdrying.

The emulsion from the triactive series contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial components. After water procedures, a person is much less concerned about itching and burning of the skin. Body emulsions meet all the requirements for complete skin care.

Creamy gel for washing has a gentle effect on the skin, maintains the natural pH balance, does not disturb the lipid layer, and moisturizes the skin. The shampoo is effective when a person is worried about the painful sensations of tightness and dryness of the scalp that have arisen after using conventional shampoos.

With the help of such a tool, you can improve the condition of the hair, as well as moisturize the skin, increasing the level of nutrients. But Emolium in the form of shampoos is not recommended for people with oily and combination skin, as a blockage of the sebaceous glands can occur.

Pharmacological properties

Emolium is a cream for children with a wide spectrum of action and high efficiency. This remedy is often prescribed by pediatricians for daily epidermal care when a child is prone to developing atopic dermatitis. The use of the cream during the period of remission improves the condition of the epithelium and prevents the relapse of previously diagnosed diseases.

Among the main useful properties of the drug are:

• Moisturizing the skin, saturating cells with nutrient moisture.
• Complete care for skin prone to allergies.
• Elimination of dryness, peeling and tightness of the skin.
• Fight inflammation.
• Reducing the likelihood of moisture loss through the skin barrier.
• Restoration of the elasticity of the epidermis.
• The cream softens the stratum corneum of the epidermis, makes it soft and tender.
• The drug is hypoallergenic, due to which it is well tolerated even by sensitive skin.

The cream spreads well on the skin and is quickly absorbed. The components included in the composition do not injure dry skin, which is especially important for diagnosed atopic dermatitis, which quickly reacts to various stimuli.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The cream contains natural emollients that have a moisturizing and antioxidant effect on the skin.

Thanks to the components included in the composition, you can achieve the following results:

• Eliminate dryness, flaking of the skin.
• Replenish the lack of nutrients in the epithelium.
• Fight skin tightness, which is especially important in the off-season.

Each Emolium series has been developed by specialists for the daily skin care of adults and children. The form of release of the product is selected depending on which skin lesions are to be eliminated. Before using the drug, you need to study the instructions and consult with your doctor in order to eliminate the likelihood of adverse reactions.

Indications for use

Emolium is well tolerated and highly effective. This cream is recommended for the daily skin care of adults and children. The drug is also indicated for chronic skin diseases during a period of stable remission.

The components included in the composition are effective in the presence of the following dermatological pathologies:

• Seborrheic dermatitis.
• Eczema.
• Atopic dermatitis.

  

• Psoriasis.

Emolium cream is recommended to be used to protect the skin from the negative effects of wind, frost and other external factors. The components of the drug help to cope with diaper rash and prickly heat. The cream reduces the likelihood of bacterial infection.

Contraindications

Emolium is not a drug, which is why there are no serious contraindications.

To reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions, the described cream does not it is recommended to use in the presence of the following diseases and conditions:

• Individual intolerance to the constituent components.
• The product is not recommended to be used to combat skin diseases in newborns without serious indications.

With regular use of Emolium cream, you need to take into account the fact that too long use of this remedy can negatively affect the condition of the skin, provoking the opposite effect: burning, itching and rashes at the sites of application drug.

At what age can the drug be used?

Cosmetic preparation Emolium can be used from the first days of a child's life, but only after prior consultation with a pediatrician. The cream can be applied to problem areas of the skin after water procedures, under diapers, as well as when dermatitis and psoriasis appear.

Medical practice shows that every third child under 1 year old is diagnosed with the main signs of an allergic reaction. At this age, it is dangerous to use hormonal drugs, which is why pediatricians are trying to prescribe a more gentle remedy.

The cream contains components that not only increase the protective functions of the skin, but also prevent the loss of precious moisture. The product is non-addictive, so its use can be discontinued at any time when the skin condition returns to normal.

Instructions for use, dosage

In the instructions for the Emolium preparation, the manufacturer indicated that this cream is recommended to be used as directed by the attending physician. Only a specialist can correctly calculate the dosage, as well as determine the duration of therapy. The product is recommended to be applied to the skin a maximum of 2 times a day.

Beforehand, problem areas of the skin must be washed with warm water and soap, and also dried well with a towel. The cream is rubbed into the skin with gentle massage movements.

A single dose of the drug is selected individually:

• To treat dry skin of the breast or feet, gently squeeze a strip of cream from the tube, 2 to 4 cm long.
• For forehead and cheek care, the strip of cream should be no more than 2 cm.

The product is quickly absorbed and shows its moisturizing properties well. In isolated cases, Emolium can give the skin an oily sheen, which can be removed with a paper towel.

Emolium is a cream for children, which is advisable to use for medicinal purposes in diathesis. The rest of the time, the natural protective function of the skin must be maintained. The category of exceptions includes only congenital dryness, against the background of which infectious and inflammatory diseases can occur.

For children under 6 years old, first of all, you need to apply a small amount of cream to the hand in order to exclude the individual sensitivity of the body to the active substances of the drug. In 99% of cases, the product is well tolerated by both adults and children, but when combined with other cosmetics, a decrease in the final therapeutic effect is possible.

The manufacturer allows the simultaneous use of Emolium with hormonal medications, which significantly improves the quality of therapy, the action of which is aimed at combating psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.

Side effects

In most cases, Emolium is well tolerated by the body of adults and children.

But when applying the cream to the mucous membrane, as well as in the presence of contraindications, the following side reactions may occur:

• Hives.
• Severe burning sensation in the area of ​​application of the drug.
• The appearance of red spots on healthy skin.

To reduce the likelihood of side reactions, you need to carefully study the instructions for the drug and consult a dermatologist. When the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to stop using the cream and take an antihistamine, the action of which is aimed at reducing the manifestation of allergic reactions.

Overdose

Emolium is intended for long-term use, due to which overdose is impossible even when applying a large amount of cream to large areas of the body.

If the product is accidentally swallowed, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and take an adsorbent (for example, activated carbon). After that, you need to contact your doctor, who, if necessary, will prescribe symptomatic treatment.

special instructions

When using Emolium cream, pediatricians recommend combining it with the bathing emulsion of the same name. Thanks to this, you can get rid of all the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and diathesis for 3-4 days.

If you combine 2 drugs correctly, then, as a result, you can significantly reduce the pharmacological load on the child's body. As a result of the rapid relief of painful symptoms, pediatricians can reduce the dosage of tablets, ointments, and gels.

If, after several days of regular use of the cream, the skin condition has not improved, then you need to contact your doctor for a second consultation. Only a specialist can change the dosage or prescribe an additional drug to enhance the therapeutic effect.

Emolium cream, which is in demand in cosmetology, has the following advantages:

• The described drug can be combined with other pharmacological and cosmetic agents, the action of which is aimed at deep cleaning of the epidermis.
• The composition includes carefully selected components that are safe for both a child and an adult. The cream does not contain aggressive compounds.
• It is recommended to apply emolium in the form of a cream in a pointwise manner (on the cheeks, elbows, hands).
• Formation of a protective film on the surface of the skin, which is especially important for people with sensitive skin type, which reacts to adverse physical and mechanical factors.
• The cream helps to structure the water-lipid balance.
• With regular use of Emolium, metabolic processes and regenerative functions of the skin can be improved.

Emolium cream is ideal for all age groups. You can use this tool for the prevention, daily care and treatment of skin diseases. Emolium is used in remission after undergoing complex therapy for dermatological diseases, as it helps to speed up the healing process.

Emolium is allowed to be used at any stage of pregnancy and lactation. The product does not contain hormonal components that could harm the child.

Drug interactions

Emolium is a complex emollient that provides good hydration the surface of the skin and deep layers of the epidermis, and also restores the protective lipid layer of the skin cover.

The cream is well tolerated in combination with other cosmetic and medicinal products. But in order to avoid the manifestation of adverse reactions, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist or pediatrician (therapist) before undergoing complex therapy.

Analogs

Emolium is a cream for children that is highly effective, but also has a rather high price. For this reason, many citizens are looking for a more affordable substitute. But Emolium has no structural analogs yet. Dermatologists recommend choosing those drugs that have a similar principle of action.

Drug name	Description
Gistan	The product has an anti-inflammatory and soothing principle of action. But this drug is forbidden to use in the presence of acne, perioral dermatitis, tuberculosis, syphilis, as well as in bacterial pathologies.
Mustela	This is a hypoallergenic cosmetic product, the action of which is aimed at the prevention and treatment of dermatological diseases. With regular use, the drug has a calming and regenerating effect. The cost of the product depends on the form of release.
Oylatum	Effective preventive emollient. The drug can be used in children from 3 months. Oylatum is highly portable and affordable.
Dardia Lipo	This drug is recommended for the complex therapy of skin diseases, as well as for moisturizing and nourishing the epithelium. The tool is distinguished by its availability and high efficiency. The average cost of the drug is within 570 rubles.
Bepanten	A popular drug in pediatrics that helps to cope with diaper rash and prickly heat in children. The product has a local moisturizing effect, which is very important not only for a child, but also for an adult. The manufacturer did not indicate any specific contraindications in the instructions.
Locobase	The action of this cosmetic product is aimed at complex care for problem skin. Before using the drug, you need to consult a dermatologist to rule out the likelihood of adverse reactions.

If the patient is diagnosed with psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis, then all the analogs described it is recommended to use in combination with other products in order to achieve maximum therapeutic effect.

If the dermatologist prescribed Emolium, then before buying an analogue, you need to obtain permission from the attending physician. With increased dryness of the integument, only the line of cosmetic products that contain fats (emollients), which allow you to retain moisture in the cells, will help.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

You can buy Emolium in stationary pharmacies, as well as via the Internet, using proven sites. The cream is sold without a prescription. Store the drug in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight. In a closed tube, the product can be stored for a maximum of 2 years. After breaking the tightness of the tube, the cream can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 6 months.

Price

The cost of Emolium in the form of an emulsion is much higher than the price of a cream of the same name. The difference is 100 rubles. Dermatologists recommend choosing a product in accordance with the instructions, depending on the area and purpose of use.

Effective cosmetics Emolium is ideal for children, as it allows you to provide complete daily skin care. The manufacturer produces the described cream in tubes of different sizes. On average, the cost of funds ranges from 450 to 750 rubles.

Author: Dorogokup Daria

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