Doublebase Gel

Doublebase Gel is a moisturising treatment designed to treat dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red and sore. Common examples include Psoriasis (scaly, pink patches of skin), elderly Pruritus (itchy skin due to ageing), Ichthyosis (abnormal scaly skin), various forms of Eczema, Dermatitis and other dry skin disorders. All age groups can use Doublebase Gel, including babies. It contains the emollient ingredients Isopropyl myristate and Liquid paraffin- these help to soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in the skin and restoring the normal protective function of the skin. They also prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary cleansing products.

Isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin are oily ingredients that encourage rehydration and softening of dry skin by forming a protective barrier within the skin surface, thus reducing dryness as a result of the evaporation of water from the deeper skin layers.

• Apply Doublebase Gel to the affected areas of the skin morning and night, or
as often as required.
• For maximum benefit you should apply the gel on a regular basis.
• Use a few gentle strokes to smooth the gel across the skin in the same direction as hair
growth (like stroking a cat or dog). If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in.
• Do not rub the skin vigorously.
• This product can also be used before and after washing, showering or having a bath
to help condition your skin and stop it from drying further.
• If you are applying another treatment to the same areas of skin as Doublebase
Gel, try to avoid mixing the two products. This can be achieved by applying the
treatments alternately, leaving sufficient time to allow the previous application to soak in.
• Before using the 500 g bottle, turn the top of the pump dispenser anti-clockwise to unlock it. After unlocking, you will need to press down the pump dispenser several times to prime the pump before any gel is dispensed.

• For external use only- do not swallow and keep away from eyes. • Do not use the product if you are allergic (hypersensitive) or suspect allergy to any of the ingredients contained within it. • 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.

This product is safe for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Active Ingredients: Isopropyl myristate (15% w/w) and liquid paraffin (15% w/w)

Other Ingredients: Glycerol, carbomer, sorbitan laurate, trolamine, phenoxyethanol and purified water.

All medications and products can potentially cause side effects- If they are severe, or are mild and do not improve, then you should speak to your pharmacist or doctor immediately.

Most people who use this product will have no side effects. Do not use this product if you are allergic or suspect allergy to any of the ingredients. If you do experience and suspected side-effects e.g. a rash or irritation, then stop using and seek medical advice.

There are many other Eczema and Psoriasis treatments available which are listed in our Eczema and Psoriasis guides. If you need help choosing, then start a quick questionnaire-based consultation or book in for a friendly telephone or video consultation with one of our dermatology pharmacists.