Flamigel RT: 100g Tube

• Protects the skin from damage and breakdown due to radiotherapy
• Will help to soothe pain and reduce redness
• Non sticky or greasy, fragrance free & easy to apply

Description Product description Flamigel RT is a protective gel that guards against radiotherapy-induced dermatitis. It also reduces the incidence of moist desquamation (the breakdown of the skin with oozing) when your skin is treated with radiotherapy and delays its onset should it still occur. Flamigel RT will provide a protective barrier and will help to soothe pain1 and reduce redness. Flamigel RT is not sticky or greasy which makes it easy to apply. This means that you can apply Flamigel RT and get dressed without having to cover the area with a dressing or wait for it to dry. How to use - Wash your hands before and after application of Flamigel RT - Clean and dry the treated skin area gently before applying - Apply 3 times per day a liberal amount of Flamigel RT to the treated area and a large zone around it and gently massage - Close the tube after each use We advise that you continue to use Flamigel RT until 7 to 10 days after the end of radiotherapy treatment. Indications Flamigel RT is used for protecting the skin at risk from damage from radiotherapy (radiotherapy induced dermatitis). By creating a protective barrier, Flamigel RT helps to prevent skin breakdown and sore skin associated with radiotherapy. The skin condition is called radiotherapy induced dermatitis. Special precautions - Flamigel RT is for external use only - Avoid use on persons with a known allergy to parabens or any of the ingredients listed - Do not use Flamigel RT on wounds or infected areas of the skin without consulting your doctor - Avoid contact with eyes. Should Flamigel RT come into contact with the eye, rinse the eye thoroughly with running water and consult your doctor, pharmacist or radiotherapy nurse - If symptoms worsen and you are concerned, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use when the tube is damaged Ingredients Hydrocolloid, Arginine, Purified water, Macrogol, Branch Chained Fatty Acid (BCFA), Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E218),Propyl-phydroxybenzoate (E216), Disodium EDTA. Legal Disclaimer In case of doubt, consult your doctor, pharmacist or radiotherapy nurse on how much longer you should continue to apply Flamigel® RT. Follow the general skin care recommendations from your radiotherapy centre.