What is Biafine ointment used for?
This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.
Is Biafine available in the US?
Biafine Emulsion Is Now Packaged in the U.S. for Dermal Wounds and Radiodermatitis.
Is Biafine over the counter?
OTC Indications: BIAFINE may also be used for relief of itch, pain and burning from minor skin irritations, lacerations, abrasions and minor burns.
Can I use Biafine on vagina?
Apply to the skin only. Avoid sensitive areas such as your eyes, inside your mouth/nose, and the vaginal/groin area, unless the label or your doctor directs you otherwise.
Is Biafine safe?
BIAFINE® Topical Emulsion is non-toxic, it is for topical use only, and should not be ingested or taken internally. If ingested or taken internally, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. BIAFINE® Topical Emulsion does not contain a sunscreen and should not be used prior to extended exposure to the sun.
How fast does Biafine work?
In the study, wounds treated with Biafine healed significantly earlier – four days – compared to those treated with a petrolatum gauze (IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2000 Jul;19(7):767-772). “The wounds treated with the Biafine preparation healed in about eight days, as opposed to 12 days with the petrolatum gauze,” Dr.
Can I use Biafine on my face?
Follow all instructions closely. Do not take Biafine (emollient cream, emulsion, gel, lotion, and ointment) by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, ears, and eyes (may burn).
What company makes Biafine?
Biafine contains non-toxic ingredients in an herbal base and its use includes burn dressings, post-treatment for cosmetic and plastic surgery and dermatology treatments (such as sunburn). Biafine is manufactured by Laboratoire Medix in France as a topical for wounds and burns.
How do I moisturize my lady parts?
Use a small amount of a pure vegetable oil (solid, liquid, or extra virgin olive oil). These oils have no chemicals to irritate vulvar/vaginal skin. Vegetable oils will rinse away with water and will not raise your chances of infection. Over-the-counter water-based lubricants tend to dry out before sex is over.
Quels sont les effets secondaires de Biafine®?
Parmi les effets secondaires de Biafine®, il est possible de noter des picotements transitoires après application, une rare allergie de contact. Dans de très rares cas, un eczéma peut nécessiter l’arrêt du traitement. Biafine® se présente sous forme de tube de 93 g ou 186 g.
Comment enlevez-vous la peau suite à la brûlure?
Si des vêtements ont adhéré à la peau suite à la brûlure, ne les enlevez pas et laissez faire les secours. N’appliquez pas de remèdes de grand-mère qui ne pourraient qu’amplifier la lésion. Choisissez une émulsion du type Biafine (seulement pour les brûlures superficielles).
Comment refroidir la brûlure?
Premier réflexe : refroidir la brûlure rapidement pour éviter l’aggravation des lésions et apaiser la sensation de chaleur. Refroidissez la zone touchée en faisant couler de l’eau fraîche (15-25° C) pendant au moins 15 minutes ou tant que la brûlure est douloureuse 1.
Comment éviter une brûlure superficielle et peu étendue?
En cas de brûlure superficielle et peu étendue, vous devez tout d’abord éviter qu’elle ne s’étende et atténuer la douleur. Refroidissement, application de BIAFINE ® …