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Adex Gel 500g
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Adex Gel 500g – Moisturising Emollient for Dry and Inflamed Skin
Adex Gel 500g is a highly moisturising and protective emollient specially formulated to help manage dry, irritated and inflamed skin. Containing 4% nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3), Adex Gel combines intensive moisturisation with an additional anti-inflammatory action to help reduce skin redness and inflammation.
Suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and over, Adex Gel can be used for the treatment and routine management of dry and inflamed skin conditions, including eczema, mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
Its steroid-free formulation contains moisturising oils and glycerol to help restore the skin's natural protective barrier, reduce moisture loss and improve skin comfort. Supplied in a convenient 500g pump dispenser, Adex Gel is suitable for regular application across larger areas of the body.
Key Features and Benefits
- Intensive moisturisation: Helps hydrate and protect dry, uncomfortable skin.
- Anti-inflammatory action: Contains 4% nicotinamide to help reduce redness and inflammation.
- Suitable for eczema-prone skin: Helps manage dry and inflamed skin associated with various forms of eczema.
- Supports the skin barrier: Helps reduce moisture loss and maintain skin hydration.
- Steroid-free: Contains no topical corticosteroids.
- Fragrance-free: Contains no added perfume, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or parabens.
- Suitable for regular use: Can be applied during flare-ups or continuously when required.
- Family-friendly: Suitable for adults, elderly people and children from 1 year of age.
- 500g pump bottle: Convenient for everyday moisturising and application over larger skin areas.
What Is Adex Gel Used For?
Adex Gel is designed to help treat and manage dry skin conditions where additional anti-inflammatory action may be beneficial.
It may be particularly useful for:
- Atopic eczema: Helps moisturise dry, inflamed and irritated skin.
- Contact dermatitis: Supports skin hydration and helps reduce inflammation.
- Psoriasis: Helps soften and moisturise dry, scaly skin.
- Dry and inflamed skin: Provides protective moisturisation and helps relieve discomfort associated with dryness.
- Recurring skin dryness: Supports ongoing skin care and maintenance of the natural skin barrier.
How Does Adex Gel Work?
Adex Gel combines emollient ingredients with nicotinamide to provide moisturising and supplementary anti-inflammatory benefits.
The formulation contains 30% moisturising oils, consisting of 15% liquid paraffin and 15% isopropyl myristate, alongside glycerol to help retain moisture within the skin.
These ingredients help form a protective layer that reduces moisture loss and supports the skin's natural barrier function.
Nicotinamide 4%, a derivative of vitamin B3, provides additional anti-inflammatory action to help reduce redness and inflammation associated with dry skin conditions.
Adex Gel may be used alongside other prescribed treatments when recommended by a healthcare professional. It should not replace prescribed anti-inflammatory medicines without medical advice.
Product Information
- Brand: Adex
- Product Name: Adex Gel
- Pack Size: 500g
- Manufacturer: Dermal Laboratories Ltd
- Product Type: Moisturising emollient gel with supplementary anti-inflammatory action
- Key Ingredient: Nicotinamide 4%
- Other Main Ingredients: Liquid Paraffin 15%, Isopropyl Myristate 15% and Glycerol
- Suitable For: Adults and children aged 1 year and over
- Application: Face and body, avoiding sensitive areas such as the eyes and mouth
- Packaging: 500g pump dispenser
- Steroid-Free: Yes
- Fragrance-Free: Yes
- Legal Classification: Class III medical device with an ancillary medicinal substance
Frequently Asked Questions About Adex Gel 500g
What is Adex Gel 500g used for?
Adex Gel 500g is a moisturising emollient used for the treatment and routine management of dry and inflamed skin conditions, including eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
Does Adex Gel contain steroids?
No. Adex Gel is steroid-free. It contains 4% nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, which provides supplementary anti-inflammatory action.
Can Adex Gel be used for eczema?
Yes. Adex Gel helps moisturise and protect dry, inflamed skin associated with eczema. Its nicotinamide content provides additional anti-inflammatory action that may be beneficial during flare-ups.
How often should Adex Gel be applied?
Adults and children aged 1 year and over can apply Adex Gel three times daily or as often as needed. Gently smooth the gel over affected skin without rubbing vigorously.
Can Adex Gel be used on the face?
Yes. Adex Gel can be applied to dry or inflamed facial skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, inside the nostrils and mouth.
Is Adex Gel suitable for children?
Yes. Adex Gel is suitable for children aged 1 year and over. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
Does Adex Gel contain nicotinamide?
Yes. Adex Gel contains 4% nicotinamide, a derivative of vitamin B3, which helps reduce skin redness and inflammation.
Can Adex Gel be used every day?
Yes. Adex Gel can be used daily for ongoing management of dry and inflamed skin or occasionally during flare-ups. If there is no improvement within 2 to 4 weeks, seek medical advice.
Can Adex Gel be used alongside steroid creams?
Adex Gel may be used alongside prescribed topical corticosteroids when appropriate. Follow the instructions for both products and generally allow around 30 minutes between applications unless your healthcare professional advises otherwise.
Is Adex Gel suitable for psoriasis?
Yes. Adex Gel may help manage dry and inflamed skin associated with psoriasis by providing moisturisation and supplementary anti-inflammatory action.
Is Adex Gel available in a 500g pump bottle?
Yes. Adex Gel 500g is supplied in a convenient pump dispenser, making it suitable for regular application over larger areas of the body.
Why Choose Adex Gel 500g?
Adex Gel 500g offers intensive moisturisation combined with the supplementary anti-inflammatory benefits of 4% nicotinamide. Its steroid-free formula helps manage dry, inflamed and eczema-prone skin while supporting the skin's protective barrier.
With its convenient 500g pump dispenser, Adex Gel is a practical choice for adults and children aged 1 year and over who require regular emollient care for dry skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Always read the instructions supplied with the product before use. Consult your pharmacist or GP if symptoms persist or worsen.
Dosage and Directions for Use
Adults, elderly people and children aged 1 year and over: Apply Adex Gel to the affected skin areas three times daily or as often as needed.
How to apply Adex Gel:
- Before first use, turn the pump dispenser anticlockwise to unlock it.
- Press the pump several times until the gel is dispensed.
- Apply a suitable amount of Adex Gel to dry or inflamed skin.
- Gently smooth the gel over and around affected areas using light strokes in the direction of hair growth.
- Avoid vigorous rubbing, which may irritate sensitive skin.
- Allow any excess gel to absorb naturally.
- Repeat three times daily or as frequently as required.
Duration of use: Adex Gel may be used occasionally during flare-ups or continuously for ongoing skin management when appropriate.
If symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Using with other topical treatments: Follow the instructions for any other prescribed skin treatments. Allow sufficient time between applications, normally around 30 minutes for topical corticosteroids and up to 2 hours for certain topical calcineurin inhibitors, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.
Warnings and Precautions
- For external use only.
- Do not use if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, inside the nostrils, lips and mouth.
- If the gel enters the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
- Temporary tingling, itching or stinging may occur when applied to damaged or broken skin.
- Discontinue use and seek medical advice if irritation persists or an allergic reaction occurs.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use on children under 1 year of age unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, particularly during the first three months of pregnancy.
- Do not discontinue prescribed eczema or psoriasis treatments without consulting your healthcare professional.
IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY WARNING: This product contains paraffin. Do not smoke or go near naked flames while using this product. Clothing, bedding, dressings and other fabrics that have been in contact with Adex Gel can burn more easily and present a serious fire hazard. Washing fabrics may reduce product build-up but will not completely remove the risk.
Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Carbomer, Glycerol, Isopropyl Myristate (15%), Liquid Paraffin (15%), Nicotinamide (4%), Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Laurate, Trolamine and Purified Water.
Key ingredients and their benefits:
- Nicotinamide 4%: A form of vitamin B3 that provides supplementary anti-inflammatory action to help reduce redness and inflammation.
- Liquid Paraffin 15%: An emollient that helps protect the skin and reduce moisture loss.
- Isopropyl Myristate 15%: An emollient that helps soften and smooth dry skin.
- Glycerol: A humectant that attracts and retains moisture, helping maintain skin hydration.
Free from: Topical steroids, added fragrances, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and parabens.
Always check the product packaging and accompanying instructions for the most up-to-date ingredient and safety information.
Possible Side Effects
Adex Gel is generally well tolerated, but some users may experience temporary skin reactions, particularly when applying the product to damaged or inflamed skin.
Possible side effects include:
- Mild tingling or stinging after application.
- Temporary itching or skin discomfort.
- Mild skin irritation or rash.
- Allergic skin reactions in individuals sensitive to the ingredients.
If irritation is troublesome, persists or worsens, stop using Adex Gel and consult a healthcare professional.
Storage Instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep the pump dispenser securely closed when not in use.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
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