PATIENT INFORMATION

Dry skin and eczemaEvery tenth Swede has some sort of eczema, an inflammation of the skin1 that can be relieved and prevented with the emollient cream Canoderm® 5% cream (carbamide).2

Dry skin

The skin controls the fluid balance and works as a protective barrier against irritants, such as bacteria and allergenic substances.People with dry skin or eczema have a deteriorated skin barrier that lets through too much moisture. The dry skin is sensitive and when it is exposed to irritants in the environment it begins to itch. The skin gets worse the more you scratch and it often becomes a vicious circle that results in the skin becoming inflamed. This increases the risk of eczema.

Eczema

Eczema may appear as isolated, scattered spots or be concentrated to e.g. the hands, arms and legs. You can also get red, chapped cheeks, cracks in the mouth region and redness/thickened skin in the flexures.

Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema in children. Symptoms appear in episodes where calm, eczema-free periods relay with periods of troublesome eczema.

Eczema is neither contagious nor dangerous, but the symptoms can result in sleep disturbances and an impaired quality of life.3 The problems can be relieved and prevented by the emollient cream Canoderm.2

Symptoms of dry skin/eczemaDry, scaly skin SwellingItching Dry cracks Red bumps and Reddening and fluid-filled pain blisters

Factors that can trigger an eczema recurrence4

• Showering or swimming often• Dry or damp air• Heat or cold• Physical activity and sweating• Warm, dense clothing and

garments made from e.g. wool• Abrasion of/wear on the skin• Stress and anxiety• Contact with chemicals• Allergy/increased sensitivity to

different foods or dust

Meet Canoderm

Canoderm is an emollient cream for the treatment of dry skin. It has a pharmaceutical classification and also prevents recurrences of atopic eczema.2

A number of clinical studies on patients with dry skin and eczema have documented the efficacy of Canoderm.

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Treatment of eczemaThe treatment of eczema aims at avoiding triggering factors, relieving dryness, itching and inflammation, as well as preventing eczema recurrences.

Canoderm contains a combination of moisture-binding and emollient ingredients which lubricate dry skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Canoderm thus contributes to normalisation of dry skin and reduces the risk of the eczema returning.2

• Applicate Canoderm twice a day. Smear liberally - see the application schedule alongside. With mild to moderate eczema, smear inflamed areas with an anti-inflammatory treatment, e.g. cortisone cream.

• Continue to applicate 2 times daily when the eczema has improved. This will prevent recurrences and prolong your trouble-free periods.

• Applicate a sufficient amount of cream to get the right effect. A basic rule of thumb is to applicate as much cream as the skin can absorb without getting sticky, as well as always smearing the skin after contact with water.

Can treatment cause side effects?

Canoderm can give a transient, local sensation of burning and heat and is therefore best suitable for adults and slightly older children.

If you experience pain, please try Miniderm® 20% cream (glycerol) or Minicare cream (5% glycerol + 60% fat) to start with. If any of the side effects persist or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Canoderm 5% cream (carbamide)2

• Pharmaceutical-classified emollient• Strengthens the skin barrier and contributes to the normalisation

of dry skin2

• Prevents recurrences of atopic eczema2.6

• More eczema-free days compared to another softening cream6

• For more information, see the package leaflet or read more at www.fass.se

Cream usage in grams/week when applicated 2 times daily5

Age The whole-body

Upper-body

Arms and legs

6 months 35 15 20

4 years 60 20 35

8 years 90 35 50

12 years 120 45 65

Adults (70 kg) 170 60 90

Cream: 100 g and 210 g (tube)500 g (pump dispenser), 500 g (refill)

References: 1. 2014 Swedish Pharmacopoeia. Skin diseases/Eczema. www.lakemedelsboken.se 2. Canoderm cream 5% summary of product characteristics. www.fass.se 3. Hjelmgren J et al Br J Dermatol 2007; 156: 913–921. 4. Atopic eczema. Advice from Sweden’s county council. www.1177.se 5. 2011-2012 Swedish Pharmacopoeia. Paediatrics. www.lakemedelsboken.se 6. Åkerström U, et al. Acta Derm Venereol 2015; 95(5): 587-92.

Canoderm® 5% cream (carbamide). Prescription-free medicinal product for moisturising treatment of dry skin of different origins and for preventing the recurrence of atopic eczema. Read the package leaflet carefully. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, ears, open wounds or mucous membranes. The cream can give transient, local sensation of burning and heat. Not recommended for people with hypersensitivity to carbamide or any of the excipients.

Miniderm 20% cream (glycerol). Prescription-free medicinal product for dry skin. Read the package leaflet carefully. Not recommended for people with hypersensitivity to glycerol or any of the excipients.

Minicare cream is a medical device. Read the operating instructions before use.

ACO Hud Nordic AB. Kistagången 20 B, PO Box 7009, 164 07 Kista. Tel: +47 859 002 900. www.aconordic.com

Canoderm moisturises the dry skin and prevents recurrences of atopic eczema.2

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