Colloidal oatmeal-containing emollient
Emollient creams and ointments, colloidal oatmeal-containing
Brand names: Aveeno cream, Aveeno lotion
Adult dose
Dose: Apply liberally PRN — typically 3–4 times daily and after washing
Route: Topical
Frequency: Multiple daily applications
Clinical pearls
- Useful for atopic eczema and pruritic conditions — NICE NG198 / CKS Eczema
- BAD: colloidal oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties
Contraindications
- Oat / cereal allergy (rare)
- Hypersensitivity
Side effects
- Local irritation
- Allergic contact dermatitis (rare)
Monitoring
- Skin response
- Tolerance
Reference: BNF; NICE CKS Eczema; BAD; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/emollient-creams-and-ointments-colloidal-oatmeal-containing/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD