Diporbase cream shortage of supply

[kemzero]

Can Diprobase ointment be substituted for the cream?
Called up the DI dept at Schering Plough but could not get a definitive answer , employee was yapping on about the viscosity of the cream etc

From my p'ceutics experience I thot one was water-based whilst the other oily-based

The script called for diprobase (form not stated) to be used as a soap substitute and emollient, wasn't too sure whether the ointment could be used as a soap substitute or not

I know emulsifying ointment can be used as a soap substitute but its not that oily

Anyone out there who knows the answer, or would it be best to ask the GP to change script to something else....say cetraben?

Thanks in advance; sorry if the answer is obvious!

[DavidS]

Can Diprobase ointment be substituted for the cream?

No!

link to info: Diprobase ointment

[kemzero]

No!

link to info: Diprobase ointment

Thanks 4 your replay DavidS

script hasn't specified formulation, also indications are same for both crm and oint

Sorry couldn't open link !

[JonF]

We've been able to get the 50g tubes, although they may now have gone MCS!

[Sir_Dispensalot]

500g pumps of cream now back in stock at AAH - small tubes still out though is it because of the knock on effects from the packaging refresh of the pumps?

[DavidS]

Thanks 4 your replay DavidS

script hasn't specified formulation, also indications are same for both crm and oint

Sorry couldn't open link !

Quote from "inside" link:

"Diprobase ointment doesn't contain any active ingredients as such. It is a mixture of liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin that produces a greasy moisturiser. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface."

ie its just using the diprobase cream reputation to sell it, IMHO. Diprobase cream is often given as a soap substitute as well as emolient, and this won't do that.

[paco]

What do pigs use when they're unwell?
Ans Oinkment
Boom Boom

[SolomonQ]

what does a cyber/internet clown use for hypertension?

Ateno-LOL!!!

[Fleegle]

End of thread.

[johnep]

Just to remind you that Cetomacrgol Cream A very similar to Diprobase I believe.
johnep