Paraffin: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Generic Medicine Info

Contraindications

Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting is present; children <3 yr.

Special Precautions

Oral: not recommended for use in patients with difficulty swallowing or impaired neurodevelopment. Avoid prolonged use as a laxative or faecal softener. Contact lens should not be worn at the same time (interval of at least 30 min). Ocular preparations should be applied at least 5 min after any other ocular medication.

Adverse Reactions

Anal irritation (excessive dose) and seepage. Foreign-body granulomatous reactions; vasospasm; lipoid pneumonia; interference with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. When applied ophthalmically, may cause temporary visual disturbance.

Drug Interactions

May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.

CIMS Class

Ophthalmic Lubricants / Emollients & Skin Protectives / Laxatives, Purgatives

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