Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Peel-Easy Medical Adhesive Remover
CD Medical

Peel-Easy Medical Adhesive Remover

No-sting, silicone-based medical adhesive remover wipes and aerosol spray.

Periactin
Teva

Periactin

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride 4mg tablets containing cyproheptadine hydrochloride equivalent to 4mg anhydrous cyproheptadine hydrochloride. It is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative properties.

Permethrin 5% Cream
Sandoz

Permethrin 5% Cream

Permethrin induces electrochemical abnormalities across the membranes of the excitable cells of susceptible parasites. This leads to sensory hyper-excitability, lack of coordination and prostration.

Pevaryl
Janssen-Cilag

Pevaryl

Pevaryl contains econazole nitrate, which is a broad-spectrum antimycotic with activity against dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds. A clinically relevant action against Gram-positive bacteria has also been found

Phenergan
Sanofi

Phenergan

Phenergan is a potent, long-acting antihistamine with additional anti-emetic central sedative and anticholinergic properties.

Piriton
GSK

Piriton

Piriton contains chlorphenamine maleate which is a potent antihistamine (H1-antagonist)

Pro-Banthine
Kyowa Kirin

Pro-Banthine

Tablets containing 15mg of the antispasmodic propantheline bromide

Propecia
Organon Pharma

Propecia

Propecia contains finasteride 1mg, which is a competitive and specific inhibitor of type II 5α-reductase. It inhibits a process responsible for miniaturisation of the scalp hair follicles, which can lead to reversal of the balding process

Proshield Foam & Spray
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Foam & Spray

Proshield Foam and Spray Incontinence Cleanser is a gentle, pH-balanced, no-rinse cleanser to minimise irritation and dryness of the patient’s skin. The product is formulated to help eliminate odour and break down dried stool, reducing the need to scrub delicate tissue. Contains glycerin which may help to moisturise.

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

Smooth, viscous, fragrance-free moisture barrier that helps prevent and protect chafed, chapped, cracked dry skin. Suitable for daily use, Proshield Plus Skin Protectant adheres well to moist and dry skin and is easy to remove.