Paraffin Liquid
Information about Paraffin Liquid
Paraffin Liquid Uses
Paraffin Liquid is used in the treatment of constipation and dry Skin.
How Paraffin Liquid works
It is a viscous liquid pharmacologically inert that lubricates and softens the stools. When used topically: softens and hydrates skin. When used in the eye: lubricates and protects eye.
Common side effects of Paraffin Liquid
Lipoid pneumonia (inflammation of lungs due to lipids in bronchi), Anal irritation, Blurred vision, Abdominal pain, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Sudden constriction of a blood vessel, Foreign body granulomatous reaction, Malabsorption
Available Medicine for Paraffin Liquid
Expert advice for Paraffin Liquid
- Together with Paraffin Liquid, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Paraffin Liquid for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Take Paraffin Liquid after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- A Paraffin Liquid should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- Paraffin Liquid may be taken with milk or fruit juice to improve the flavor.
- Together with Paraffin Liquid, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Paraffin Liquid for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Take Paraffin Liquid after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- A Paraffin Liquid should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- Paraffin Liquid may be taken with milk or fruit juice to improve the flavor.