Light Liquid Paraffin + White Soft Paraffin topical
Indications
Light Liquid Paraffin + White Soft Paraffin topical is used for:
Dry skin, Cracked feet, Infantile eczema
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 ½-2 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
Administration
Apply to skin: Wet the skin & rub in a small quantity of emollient. Rinse & pat dry.
Contra Indications
Acne or greasy skin.
Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.
Pregnancy-Lactation
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.
Interactions
May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Light Liquid Paraffin + White Soft Paraffin topical :
Transient burning or irritation.
Mechanism of Action
When used topically: softens and hydrates skin.