Warning – risk of fire with emollients

The Medicines and Healthcare Products regulatory agency (MHRA) has extended its warning about the fire risk with emollients to all paraffin-based emollients. People who use these products should not smoke or go near naked flames as clothing, bedding, dressings and other fabric may have residue of emollient on them which could easily ignite.

Aaen Care offers training on the use of topical medicines in all care settings. This and many of our training courses are now available to be delivered as live online sessions to your care service at a time that suits you. Contact us for more information.