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White Soft Paraffin 50% w/w & Liquid Paraffin 50% w/w

Generic Name
White Soft Paraffin 50% w/w & Liquid Paraffin 50% w/w
Therapeutic Class: White Paraffin and light liquid paraffin.

Indications:
For general use as an emollient in the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.

Presentation:
Each gram ointment contains White Soft Paraffin BP 500 mg and Liquid Paraffin BP 500 mg.

Description:
White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin are emollients with occlusive properties for topical application. There is no significant systemic absorption of the active ingredients but has substantial penetration into the stratum corneum.

Dosage & Administration:
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. For topical administration only.

Side Effects:
Prolong use may cause folliculitis, should this occur, use of the product should be discontinued.

Precautions:
The ointment should be applied in the direction of hair growth to reduce the incidence of folliculitis.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
The safety of White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Overdose:
White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin ointment have low toxicity and if ingested treatment should be supportive and symptomatic. Gastric lavage should not be attempted following ingestion of paraffin-based products, due to the risk of inhalation or aspiration into the lungs.

Storage:
Do not store above 30 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

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