Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste BP (50g)
Traditional drawing paste for minor skin infections and boils
- Helps draw out pus from boils and carbuncles
- Supports the relief of minor skin infections
- Helps reduce local swelling and discomfort
- Easy-to-apply paste for targeted treatment
- Suitable for short-term external use
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| Size | 50g |
Overview
How does Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste draw out boils and superficial skin infections?
Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is a traditional, osmotically active cutaneous ointment formulated to assist in drawing out boils, carbuncles, and minor superficial skin infections. The active constituents of Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste are dried magnesium sulphate (47.76% w/w) and phenol (0.49% w/w) in a anhydrous glycerol base. Upon application, Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste exerts a potent osmotic gradient across the skin surface. This high solute concentration draws fluid, inflammatory exudate, and purulent material out from deeper epidermal layers toward the surface, relieving internal tissue tension and encouraging the natural discharge of boils and spots.
What are the benefits of combining magnesium sulphate with phenol and glycerol?
The triple-action formulation of Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste combines physical drawing properties with mild topical antiseptics and moisture management. The primary advantage of Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is that glycerol provides a concentrated, water-free medium that maximises the osmotic pulling force of dried magnesium sulphate. Simultaneously, phenol acts as a mild antimicrobial agent and light topical anaesthetic, helping to suppress bacterial surface contamination while numbing the throbbing pain and tenderness associated with tense, inflamed lesions.
How does Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste relieve swelling and speed up natural healing?
Subcutaneous fluid build-up and purulent retention create painful pressure within hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste actively reduces tissue engorgement by extracting excess fluid through osmotic action. By reducing local tissue distension and clearing trapped exudate, Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste eases throbbing discomfort, softens the surrounding skin, and accelerates the natural resolution of minor localized skin infections.
Active Ingredients
Dried Magnesium Sulfate and Phenol
Usage Instructions
How should Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste be applied for best results?
Stir Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste thoroughly with a clean utensil before use, as phase separation may occur naturally during storage. Ensure the target skin area is thoroughly washed and dried. Apply Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste liberally directly to the affected area using a clean finger or spatula. Cover the treated spot completely with a clean, dry dressing (such as sterile gauze and surgical tape) to retain the paste and protect clothing from staining.
Reapply fresh Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste and replace the dressing twice daily until the boil or lesion has discharged and resolved. Wash hands thoroughly before and after applying Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste.
Warnings
What critical safety precautions apply when using Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste?
Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is strictly for external topical application onto intact skin surrounding boils or minor pustules; do not swallow the paste. Do not apply Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste to open wounds, cut or broken skin, large skin area
Who Is It For
Who is the intended user for Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste?
Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is intended for adults, elderly individuals, and children who require a drawing ointment for the management of minor boils, carbuncles, and superficial pustular skin lesions. Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is particularly suitable for individuals seeking a classic osmotic treatment to help bring stubborn, painful boils to a head.
Alternatives
What are the main alternative products available?
If Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste is unsuitable, poorly tolerated, or an alternative treatment for boils and spots is preferred, the following options may be considered:
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Ichthammol Ointment: A coal-tar-derived traditional drawing ointment used to soothe inflamed skin and bring boils or insect bites to a head.
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Savlon Antiseptic Cream: A broad-spectrum antiseptic cream combining cetrimide and chlorhexidine gluconate to prevent infection and soothe minor skin damage.
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Magnesium Sulphate Poultice / Epsom Salts: Warm magnesium sulphate soaking solutions used to bathe affected areas and encourage fluid drainage from minor skin infections.
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Prescription Topical or Oral Antibiotics (e.g., Flucloxacillin): Systemic antimicrobial therapy prescribed by a GP or pharmacist for severe, spreading, or recurrent furunculosis and cellulitis.
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Delivery Options
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Dispatch Times
- Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same working day.
- Orders placed after 3pm, on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
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