Flamigel® RT

Key Benefits

Flamigel® RT is a protective gel that guards from radiotherapy induced dermatitis. It also reduces the incidence of moist desquamation^2,3 (breakdown of the skin with oozing) when your skin is treated with radiotherapy and delays its onset should it still occur.

Flamigel® RT will provide a protective barrier and will help to soothe pain¹Ãƒâ€šÃ‚ and reduce redness. Flamigel® RT is not sticky or greasy which makes it easy to apply. This means that you can apply Flamigel® RT and get dressed without having to cover the area with a dressing or wait for it to dry.

Want to know more about Flamigel® RT?

Take a look at the Flamigel® RT information page, which includes how it works, how to use Flamigel® RT and downloads for patients & healthcare professionals.

How to use

• Wash your hands before and after application of Flamigel® RT
• Clean and dry the treated skin area gently before applying
• Apply 3 times per day a liberal amount of Flamigel® RT to the treated area and a large zone around it and gently massage
• Close the tube after each use

We advise that you continue to use Flamigel® RT until 7 to 10 days after the end of radiotherapy treatment.

Please note: In case of doubt, consult your doctor, pharmacist or radiotherapy nurse on how much longer you should continue to apply Flamigel® RT. Follow the general skin care recommendations from your radiotherapy centre.

Indications

Flamigel® RT is used for protecting the skin at risk from damage from radiotherapy (radiotherapy induced dermatitis). By creating a protective barrier, Flamigel® RT helps to prevent skin breakdown and sore skin associated with radiotherapy. The skin condition is called radiotherapy induced dermatitis.

Special precautions

• Flamigel® RT is for external use only
• Avoid use on persons with a known allergy to parabens or any of the ingredients listed
• Do not use Flamigel® RT on wounds or infected areas of the skin without consulting your doctor
• Avoid contact with eyes. Should Flamigel® RT come into contact with the eye, rinse the eye thoroughly with running water and consult your doctor, pharmacist or radiotherapy nurse
• If symptoms worsen and you are concerned, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use when the tube is damaged

Ingredients

Hydrocolloid, Arginine, Purified water, Macrogol, Branch Chained Fatty Acid (BCFA), Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E218),Propyl-phydroxybenzoate (E216), Disodium EDTA.

References

1. Korting HC et al. Management of minor acute cutaneous wounds: importance of wound healing in a moist environment. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. 2011;25(2):130-7
2. Censabella S et al. Retrospective study of radiotherapy-induced skin reactions in breast cancer patients: reduced incidence of moist desquamation with a hydroactive colloid gel versus dexpanthenol. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2014;18(5):499-504.
3. Censabella S et al. Efficacy of a hydroactive colloid gel versus historical controls for the prevention of radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation in breast cancer patients. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2017;29:1-7.