Emollient bath additives (Formulary)

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Emollient bath additives (Formulary)

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Refer to guidance on the Use of emollients.

OILATUM® - (First line)

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Emollient bath additive

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Junior emollient bath additive (fragrance-free)

BALNEUM®

Important: Therapy notes

The preferred choice for older patients as it is less slippery.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Bath oil^OTC

AVEENO®

Important: Therapy notes

Aveeno^® bath and shower oil is a borderline substance which is only prescribable for specified conditions (refer to BNF). Endorse script ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances). It can be very soothing for some patients, especially those with eczema.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Bath and shower oil^OTC

Emollient bath additives (Formulary)

OILATUM® - (First line)

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

BALNEUM®

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

AVEENO®

Important: Therapy notes

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

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