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QV Bath Oil TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: light liquid paraffin

Pack: QV Bath Oil 85% bath oil, 500 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: EGO EMOLLIENT BATH OIL solution bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Treatment of dry skin, scaly skin, winter itch, icthyosis, xerosis, dermatitis and other dry dermatological conditions. For the relief of symptoms of atopic eczema and psoriasis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Solution
  • Topical
  • Clear, colourless, slightly viscous oil

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 10mL pack
  • 1L pack
  • 200mL pack
  • 20mL pack
  • 250mL pack
  • 30mL pack
  • 500mL pack
  • 5L pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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