Halibut Derma Creme Muda Diapers is a product used to prevent diaper rash, hydration of very dry areas and skin protection. With a creamy texture and easy application, it is ideal for baby and newborn in the area of diapers and folds.
Application mode:
Apply several times a day, massaging gently. It can also be used on the baby's face, in situations of very dry skin due to external aggressions (wind and cold).
How to apply on Baby's bottom? At each diaper change, apply a thick layer of Halibut, in order to create a protective barrier between the baby's skin, urine and feces.
If there is already a diaper rash, change the diaper as often as possible and apply a layer of Halibut to each diaper change.
How to apply in the healing of skin lesions? In case of a wound, put Halibut on gauze or dressing before applying it to the skin. In the case of other skin lesions such as first degree burns, apply a layer of Halibut directly on the skin.
Quantity: 100g + 50g free
1. What Halibut is and what it is used for
2. Before using Halibut
3. How to use Halibut
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Halibut
6. Other information
1. WHAT HALIBUT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Halibut is a drug belonging to the pharmacotherapeutic group - Drugs used in skin conditions.
Adjuvants of Healing.
Each gram of ointment contains 150 mg of zinc oxide. Halibut, due to the nature of its formulation, is a medicine with a remarkable regenerating action on the tissues and also a great protective, calming, astringent and antiseptic action due to the presence of zinc oxide.
Due to its calming, healing and regenerating action on Halibut tissues, it is indicated for diaper dermatitis (diaper rash in babies), first degree burns and the healing of superficial wounds.
2. BEFORE USING HALIBUT
Do not use Halibut: if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to zinc oxide or any of the other ingredients of Halibut.
Take special care with Halibut:
- When it is applied several times over a large surface, in an occlusive dressing or in a thick layer.
- On sensitized or burned skin.
- About mucosa
- On the skin of newborns or small children, because of the surface / weight ratio, and the effect of spontaneous occlusion in the folds and folds in the buttocks area.
- Halibut has vitamin A in its composition so it should be used with caution during pregnancy.
3. HOW TO USE HALIBUT
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- In skin irritations where the skin is intact, spread an amount of ointment that covers the affected part and spread it by rubbing lightly. Included in this case are diaper dermatitis (baby diaper rash) and irritations caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Applications must be made several times a day.
- In superficial wounds you can cover them with a dressing or gauze previously greased with the ointment.
- Change the dressing daily.
- If you use more Halibut than you should: Given the route of administration, intoxication is practically impossible.
If you forget to use Halibut: Do not use a double amount to make up for an application you forgot to use.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Halibut can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Halibut is a very well-tolerated medicine. However, local reactions can occur, such as:
- Contact dermatitis.
- Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.
- Allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
5. HOW TO STORE HALIBUT
- Store below 25ºC.
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use Halibute after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.
- The expiry date corresponds to the last day of the month indicated.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
- Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer need. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. OTHER INFORMATION
What does Halibut contain?
The active substance is zinc oxide. The other ingredients are: retinol palmitate, cholecalciferol, Dragosan (sorbitan isostearate + hydrogenated castor oil + ceresin + beeswax), sunflower oil, liquid petroleum jelly, talc, hydroxystearate macrogolglycerol, butylhydroxyanisol (E320), purified water , magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, liquid sorbitol (non-crystallisable) glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butylhydroxytoluene (E321) and cod liver oil.
Video 1: Halibut and diaper rashes
Video 2: Consumer choice for diaper changing cream
Video 3: About the production and history of the Halibut brand.
Additional information
The products to apply in the diaper area, also known as barrier creams, serve to form a protective shield on the skin. The cream should limit contact with irritating substances, such as feces and urine, and friction with the diaper, allowing for natural regeneration. If they speed up the recovery process, so much the better.
Taking care of inflammation
Inflammation of the skin in the diaper area, called, is a common problem, especially during the first year of life. It can reach the buttocks, the perineum region (between the anus and the sexual organs), the lower abdomen and the thighs.
The environment created in this area is conducive to the development of injuries: in addition to contact with irritating substances from feces and urine, the skin is in constant friction with the diaper, favoring the rupture of tissues. High humidity and temperature due to poor air circulation aggravate the problem and allow the growth of microorganisms. Heat, in turn, dilates the vessels and causes inflammation. In most cases, the skin recovers in 2 or 3 days, if you have the necessary care.
In case of dermatitis, change your diaper more often, wash your skin, dry it carefully and use a protective product. In general, it is recommended to apply a thick layer of cream in order to form a physical barrier between the skin, the diaper and irritants.
To prevent your baby from suffering from dermatitis:
- keep the tail dry, avoiding contact with feces and urine;
- change the diaper whenever the baby gets it. Newborns, hourly, and for the rest, 3 or 4 hours;
- avoid wipes, shower gel or soap;
- when possible, clean the baby with cotton just soaked in warm water;
- do not clean the baby with a part of the diaper even if it is new;
- if you use cotton diapers, wash them with baby detergent and do not iron too much, as the hard fabric can damage the skin.
- avoid powders, such as talc, with zinc oxide, cornstarch or kaolin, as these can clump together in wounds, triggering an infection or delaying healing. If you use them, keep them away from the child's face to prevent possible chemical pneumonia by inhaling particles. Painkillers for external use, camphor and eucalyptol, are not recommended, as they can aggravate the problem.
Ingredients to avoid
- Babies need few hygiene products (the less the better). Its composition should not alter the balance of the skin, nor expose it to substances that may cause allergies. Therefore, the use of perfumes and some preservatives, such as benzyl alcohol, should be avoided or reduced to a minimum in baby products.
- Choose a product with zinc oxide or dexpanthenol, ingredients capable of protecting the skin's surface.
- Read the labels carefully and prefer products without allergenic ingredients and with the fewest preservatives. This recommendation is particularly important in cases where the baby has very sensitive skin.
- Propylparaben and butylparaben, two preservatives, have recently been banned in products intended for the diaper area. None of the tested products include them.
- Do not give too much importance to claims like "dermatologically tested", "without parabens" or "hypoallergenic". These indications do not mean that the products are safer than the rest.
Curiosity:
Did you know that .... "halibut" is the name of a fish?
The Halibut product "was born in 1950, at the hands of Spanish laboratories Andrómaco, and owes its name to a fish that lives in the depths of the Atlantic, with a flattened appearance, gray eyes on one side and white, and blind on the other. Halibut , one of the best known brands in Portugal and ointment of choice for changing baby diapers over generations, is actually synonymous with halibut, a fish that hides valuable liver oils rich in vitamin A and D, highly Nowadays the formula of the ointment has changed, and it no longer has fish oils, but the name has always remained unchanged, and it has become a Trusted Brand for consumers, a distinction it has received for three consecutive years. Since 2014 it has also been elected as a Consumer Choice. " in: https://www.dinheirovivo.pt/empresas/halibut-as-muitas-vidas-da-pomada-que-tem-nome-de-peixe/
