Minoil Scalp Cream

Composition of Minoil Scalp Cream

Minoil Scalp Cream contains Urea (10%w/w) + Lactic Acid (2%w/w) + L-Arginine (1%w/w). It belongs to the Moisturiser / skin barrier repair, Skin preparation and Protein and amino-acid supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Minoil Scalp Cream

• This medicine is used in the treatment of dry skin
• eczema
• skin barrier repair
• itching due to dryness
• skin conditions
• skin care
• protein supplementation
• nutritional support and recovery and convalescence.

Key benefits

• The foundation of eczema and dry-skin care
• Reduces how often a steroid cream is needed
• Safe for long-term daily use
• Acts where it is applied
• Supports muscle maintenance and repair
• Useful when dietary intake is inadequate

How Minoil Scalp Cream works

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Urea, Lactic Acid and L-arginine. Urea holds water in the skin and restores the barrier that dry, damaged skin has lost. Lactic Acid acts on the skin to treat or soothe the condition it is prescribed for. L-arginine supplies protein and amino acids, the building blocks your body uses to repair and maintain muscle and tissue.

How to take Minoil Scalp Cream

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is not a realistic risk from a moisturiser used on the skin. It is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. It may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Minoil Scalp Cream

Most side effects of Minoil Scalp are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Mild stinging on broken skin
• Greasy feel
• Rarely
• a rash
• Local irritation
• Redness
• Itching
• Dryness
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Loose motions
• Nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Minoil Scalp Cream

Warnings and precautions

Apply generously and often — several times a day, and always within a few minutes of a bath while the skin is still damp. Some paraffin-based emollients are flammable when they soak into clothing and bedding. Keep away from open flames and cigarettes. Stop if the skin becomes more red, itchy or sore after use. For external use only, unless the pack says otherwise. Stop if the skin becomes more irritated, and see a doctor if the condition worsens or spreads. Do a small test patch first if you have sensitive skin. Tell your doctor before taking a protein supplement if you have kidney disease — the protein load matters. Drink plenty of water while taking a protein supplement. Check the label for milk or soy if you have an allergy or are lactose intolerant.

Do not take Minoil Scalp if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on broken or infected skin unless prescribed. Not for people with inherited disorders of amino-acid metabolism, or with a known allergy to the protein source.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected. No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin. No significant medicine interactions are expected for most protein supplements.

How to store Minoil Scalp Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Minoil Scalp Cream

Use lukewarm water, a soap substitute and short baths. Smooth it on in the direction the hair grows rather than rubbing it in hard. Keep using it when the skin looks normal — that is what prevents the next flare. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin. Wash your hands after use. Mix it as directed on the pack; a thicker mix is not a stronger one. Use it alongside meals, not instead of them, unless your dietitian has said otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

NEMUS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Emollient, Dermatological agent and Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Moisturiser / skin barrier repair, Skin preparation and Protein and amino-acid supplement