oatmeal, colloidal topical (ActiBath Effervesecent Tablets, Aveeno, Aveeno Shower and Bath Oil, Nutra-Soothe, Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream, Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream): Dosing and Uses
Classes: Topical Skin Products; Antipruritics/Non-corticosteroid Topical
Dosing and uses of ActiBath Effervesecent Tablets, Aveeno (oatmeal, colloidal topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
cream
- 1%
Dermatitis/Itching
Cream: Apply to affected areas q6hr PRn
May also use bath formula; soak for up to 30 minutes qDay
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
cream
- 1%
Dermatitis/Itching
Cream: Apply to affected areas q6hr prn
May also use bath formula; soak for up to 30 minutes qDay
ActiBath Effervesecent Tablets, Aveeno (oatmeal, colloidal topical) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Contact dermatitis
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: NA
Lactation: safety in nursing infants unknown
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of ActiBath Effervesecent Tablets, Aveeno (oatmeal, colloidal topical)
Mechanism of action
Forms moisturizing colloidal suspension with water