Cetomacrogol cream

• Wash your hands before applying cetomacrogol cream.
• Apply generous amounts to affected areas of skin all over your body, including your face.
• Applying it several (at least 3 to 4) times a day is beneficial, especially when your skin is very dry and cracked. 
• Using cetomacrogol soon after a bath or shower can make it more effective. Gently pat your skin dry with a towel and apply the cream.  
• It’s best to apply cetomacrogol by dotting the product onto your skin then spreading it using a downward stroking motion in the direction of hair growth to avoid blocking hair follicles. It's not necessary to rub the product in until it's all absorbed.
• If your cream is in a pot, use a spatula or spoon to get the cream out (to keep the cream clean). Some people put the cream in a pump bottle to reduce contamination.

Here are some things to know when you're using cetomacrogol cream. Other things may be important as well, so ask your healthcare provider what you should know about.

• Fire hazard: Cetomacrogol creams containing paraffin can create a fire risk. Check the ingredients on the label or ask your healthcare provider whether it has paraffin in it. Paraffin is also called liquid paraffin or white soft paraffin. Keep away from open fires and flames (eg, candles), and don't smoke (or be near people who are smoking) when you're using emollients containing paraffin. Change your clothing and bedding regularly because paraffin-based emollients soak into fabric, build up and can become a fire hazard. This is especially important if you're using larger quantities over large areas of your body. Read more about the fire hazard for skin products containing paraffin(external link).
• After a skin infection, if your cream is in a tub (or pot) throw away the tub you’ve been using and start a new tub of cetomacrogol cream.
• Keep using cetomacrogol cream even when your skin barrier has improved. Regular use of emollients is an important part of treatment because it helps prevent your skin from becoming dry.
• If you’re also using a steroid cream, apply the cetomacrogol cream first then wait 15 to 30 minutes before applying the steroid cream.

Side effects to cetomacrogol cream are not common. You may get sensitivity or an allergic reaction to cetomacrogol such as worsening redness or itchy skin. This may be confused with a flare-up of the eczema or dermatitis. If this happens, stop using cetomacrogol cream and tell your healthcare provider.