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Hi i have been using this ointment fir a while and it has been excellent compared to the creams available in the UK. But why is it not available in the UK if it just has zinc as the active ingredient. I contacted the manufacturer and they are very vague in saying that the UK government does not let them sell it in the UK.

I do not understand this as it is just a nappy rash cream. Does anyone know the exact reason is and where is the best place to get this ointment from within the UK?

Thank you

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I'm not exactly sure why, but the same thing happened in Canada. While you can still get it at hospital pharmacies, most other places have stopped carrying it altogether. When I emailed my old supplier, the response I got back was that it was discontinued for retail sale in Canada and was no longer being imported. I did hear something about Calmoseptine being relabeled as a natural product, and that it is now regulated, but there is less zinc in it than many other OTC creams. Anyway, I'm able to order it from the US. My GI recommends it and when he worked in Belgium, he said the hospital there also ordered it straight from California.
Spooky
Hello Spooky,

This Camoseptine cream is good for the butt crack area right? not to be so blunt but hey were all used to that kinda of talk here, that's the good thing....lol anyway couple of guestions? Does it stop itching and most creams I've tryed make you feel so wet back there an that's uncomfortable..can you tell my how it works for you please because I would love to find a cream that actually keeps me dry and stop itching from all the wiping an what not. Please share your opinion an or anyone else who has one?
J
Hi jwil44,

Don't worry about being too graphic. This is a forum about poop, after all! Smiler

Calmoseptine maybe won't help so much for itching, but it should help you with butt burn/irritation. I have tried many creams but I get instant relief from butt burn from Calmoseptine. I usually apply a thin layer and then dust a bit of baby powder over the top so that it doesn't transfer onto my clothing.

However, if itching is your problem, you may have yeast overgrowth, and in that case an antifungal cream or powder might be better for you. You can also try witch hazel wipes.
Spooky
@Spooky,


Thanks so much I will definately try the witch hazel wipes and yes I do think its a yeast thing...so aggravating I've had problems with that. I do want to try the Calmoseptine cream sounds like it might work good for the butt burn, I wonder if you can get it in Walgreens not sure if you have a Walgreens in Toronto or not or I do see the site to order it from.
J

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