Liquid paraffin is an unabsorbable lubricant mineral oil which act as faecal softeners by af fecting intestinal electrolyte transport.
Indication: Constipation, management of haemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Cautions: avoid prolonged use.
Side effects: Anal seepage of paraffin and consequent anal irritation after prolonged use,
granulomatous reactions caused by absorption of small quantities of liquid paraffin, lipoid pneumonia and interference with absorption of fat soluble vitamins.
Doses: 2 tsf (10ml) at night and morning or after meals;
Child, half adult dose.
Indication: Constipation, management of haemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Cautions: avoid prolonged use.
Side effects: Anal seepage of paraffin and consequent anal irritation after prolonged use,
granulomatous reactions caused by absorption of small quantities of liquid paraffin, lipoid pneumonia and interference with absorption of fat soluble vitamins.
Doses: 2 tsf (10ml) at night and morning or after meals;
Child, half adult dose.