Exorex Lotion is a skin lotion (also known as cutaneous emulsion) for external use only. It contains coal tar solution which relieves and prevents itching and promotes the softening of the outer layer of skin. The tar acids in coal tar have been shown to have anti-bacterial properties. Exorex Lotion is for the treatment of psoriasis.
Coal tar has mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, and relieves itching. It is also absorbed into the skin cells and is thought to inhibit DNA replication in these cells. This slows down cell division and stops the cells from multiplying excessively. In turn, this reduces thickening and scaling of the skin.
Ingredients
5% v/w Cutaneous emulsion prepared coal tar, polysorbate 80, ethanol, Di-Alpha Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin F Ethyl Ester, Hydrogenated Polyoxyl castor oil, propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), purified water.
Side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
You may experience skin irritation, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, or acne-like outbreaks of the skin.
If this happens consult your doctor o pharmacist.
Do not use Exorex Lotion:
- If you are allergic to coal tar or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you suffer from inflammation of the hair follcles (follculits) or acne.
- If your skin reacts badly to sunlight (you are photosensitive).
- If you suffer from a condition called Jupus erythernatosus.
- If you have inflamed or broken skin (you have open wounds or your skin is infected).
- On the genital or rectal areas.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Exorex Lotion.
- Be careful when applying the lotion around the eyes and other sensitive areas of the body such as the mouth.
If any lotion accidentally enters the eyes, rinse with water immediately.
- Coal tar makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight (such as sunbathing) should therefore be avoided after application of the lotion. There may be a very small increase in the risk of skin cancer in patients with psoriasis who are treated with coal tar products, but this is not proven.
- Exorex Lotion may cause staining of clothes or hair.
Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Exorex Lotion contains propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), methylhydroxybenzoate (E218) and hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil.
Propyl gydvoxybenzoale (E216) and methylhydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil may cause skin reactions.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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