Light Paraffin + White Paraffin
Indications
Light Paraffin + White Paraffin is used for:
Dry skin, Cracked feet, Infantile eczema
Adult Dose
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.
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
Interactions
May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Light Paraffin + White Paraffin :
Transient burning or irritation.
Mechanism of Action
When used topically: softens and hydrates skin.