Cetraben Ointment

Cetraben®

Ointment

  • Ideal for additional hydration that creams and lotions cannot provide
  • 3-in-1 emollient, skin cleanser, and bath additive1
  • Suitable for daily use1
  • 450g for frequent use at home, 125g for regular use on the go
  • Fragrance & SLS free1
  • Suitable for all ages1

Indications1

An emollient used to moisturise and soften dry skin in eczema, dry cases of psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. Also used as a skin cleanser or bath additive.

Uses1

Cetraben® Ointment is ideal for patients who require additional hydration that creams and lotions cannot provide.

Cetraben ointment ingredients

Description1

Cetraben® Ointment is ideal for patients who require additional hydration that creams and lotions cannot provide. The unique formulation of Cetraben® Ointment makes it a 3-in-1 emollient, skin cleanser, and bath additive:

  • White soft paraffin forms a protective barrier on skin surface and decreases transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
  • Light liquid paraffin replaces lost skin oils to increase skin surface lipids (SSL)

Ingredients1

Light Liquid Paraffin 45% w/w, White Soft Paraffin 35% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60.

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Cetraben can be used on both face and body

Cetraben can be used on both face and body1

Not all emollients are the same. Read more about the potential for ocular toxicity in an article published by Eye, on Nature’s website.

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Whilst contact with the eyes should be avoided1, the Cetraben range has been scientifically validated as being non-irritant to the eyes2, with no reports of causing ocular toxicity, and is suitable for use on both the face and the body.3

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References

  1. Cetraben® Ointment Prescribing Information.
  2. UK-DATA-021, STADA, Thornton & Ross, December 2024. Data on File.
  3. UK-DATA-029. STADA, Thornton & Ross, February 2025. Correct at October 2025. Data on File.
  4. Data on file Cetraben® Ointment consumer preference test. 2014.
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