Light Liquid Paraffin + White Soft Paraffin topical
Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.
Indication
Dry skin, Cracked feet, Infantile eczema
Contra Indication
Acne or greasy skin.
Dose
N/A
Side Effect
Transient burning or irritation.
Pregnancy Category
Name :
Not Classified
Description
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Mode of Action
When used topically: softens and hydrates skin.
Interaction
May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.
Pregnancy Category Note
The safety of White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.
Adult Dose
Topical
For general use as an emollient in the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.
Ointment
Apply a thin film of the ointment to the affected area of the skin, in the direction of hair growth, as required. Repeat as necessary.
Ideally the product should be applied three or four times a day or at least twice a day.
In adults, where a large area of the body is affected, up to 500 g a week may be used. Apply to the affected area and rub in well. Use as often as required.
Bar
Using very little water, make a rich lather, massage & cleanse affected areas. Use as often as required.
Emollient
Add to bath or apply to wet skin. Bath: 1-3 capful to 8 inch bath water, soak for 10-20 min.
Child Dose
Bar
Using very little water, make a rich lather, massage & cleanse affected areas. Use as often as required.
Emollient
Infant bath: Add ?-2 capful to a wash basin of water.
Ointment
Apply a thin film of the ointment to the affected area of the skin, in the direction of hair growth, as required. Repeat as necessary.
Renal Dose
N/A
Administration
Apply to skin: Wet the skin & rub in a small quantity of emollient. Rinse & pat dry.
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