Cheiron Pharma Pruzax Ultra Cream 150ml - antipruritic cream (face/body) for the symptomatic/temporary relief of pruritus(itch)

“…Polidocanol, a hydroxyl-polyethoxy-dodecane, has been used widely as a surface anaesthetic for a long time. It acts on sensitive nerve fibres and has not only a slight local anaesthetic effect, but also anti-pruriginous properties, which make it an ideal agent for the treatment of dry and itching skin conditions…”
Assoc.Prof. Peter Schmid-Grendelmeier, MD, et al: Consensus Statement: Basic / Adjuvant Therapy and Prevention of Dermatoses: International Journal for Postgraduate Training in Medicine: March 2006: No 9: pp 1-16

“…Emollients containing polidocanol are effective in reducing pruritic symptoms. Adjuvant application of topical preparations with urea allows for intensive hydration of the skin…”
European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology / PRACTALL Consensus Group: Diagnosis and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adults: Allergy: 2006: 61: 969-987

“…The therapeutic value of antihistamines seems to reside principally in their sedative properties, …, newer nonsedating antihistamines seem to have little or no value in atopic eczema…”
European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology / PRACTALL Consensus Group: Diagnosis and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adults: Allergy: 2006: 61: 969-987

PRUZAX ULTRA is an antipruritic cream (face / body) effective in the symptomatic / temporary relief of pruritus (itch) of any cause (associated with dermatological, systemic or paediatric diseases, as well as drug-induced pruritus).

PRUZAX ULTRA cream is corticosteroid and antihistamines free and contains:

Polidocanol		Antipruritic action
Urea		Moisturizing action
Panthenol		Mild Antiflammatory – Moisturizing action
Chamomile extract & a-Bisabolol		Mild Antiflammatory action

PRUZAX ULTRA cream has triple action:

a) Antipruritic

b) Moisturizing

c) Mild antiflammatory

PRUZAX ULTRA cream also restores the normal epidermal barrier function.

PRUZAX ULTRA cream contains polidocanol (Macrogol Lauryl Ether/ Lauromacrogols). Polidocanol has not only slight local anaesthetic effect, but also anti-pruritic properties, which make it an ideal agent for the management of dry and itching skin conditions (i.e. atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc).

The antipruritic action of a polidocanol-urea containing topical preparation was demonstrated in a resent Observational Study, conducted in Federal Republic of Germany with the participation of 196 physicians and 910 patients (among them were 25 children 0-6 years old and 34 children 6-12 years old) with Atopic Dermatitis (36% of the patients), Pruritus Senilis (24% of the patients) and other itchy skin conditions. At the end of the study, 82.7% of the patients observed a good or excellent reduction of pruritus (itch). Positive effects on pruritus (itch) were shown immediately or after a few minutes. The conclusion of the study was that “…the polidocanol-urea preparation is an efficient, safe and well tolerated treatment option in skin diseases with the leading symptoms of xerosis and itch…”.
A.Scommer, MD et al: Efficacy of a Polidocanol-Urea Combination in Dry, Itching Skin. Results of an Observational Study with Approved Methodology: Akt.Dermatol.: 2007: 33: pp 33-38 (Abst. in English-Text in German)

PRUZAX ULTRA cream is recommended for the symptomatic / temporary relief of pruritus as well as for the management of dry skin, as found in:

• Pruritic Skin Conditions (Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, etc)

• Senile Pruritus (Itch of elderly people)

• Uremic Pruritus (Renal itching)

• Hematological Pruritus

• Drug-induced Pruritus and Dry Skin

• Pruritus caused by SunBurn

PRUZAX ULTRA cream can be used (by pharmacists) as a base for an anti-pruritic Galenic preparation.

PRUZAX ULTRA cream should be applied on the affected area using a gentle massage until it is fully absorbed. Use 2-3 times a day or as frequently needed.

PRUZAX ULTRA cream is available in plastic tube of 150ml.

For external use only.

PRUZAX ULTRA cream is not a medicine.