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Quick Facts
About Liquid Parafin
Liquid Parafin is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of dry skin. It relieves dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, and pruritus of the elderly. It works by preventing water loss from the outer layer of skin. This relieves dryness and leaves the skin soft and hydrated.Liquid Parafin is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
How It Works
Liquid Parafin is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of dry skin. It relieves dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, and pruritus of the elderly. It works by preventing water loss from the outer layer of skin. This relieves dryness and leaves the skin soft and hydrated.Liquid Parafin is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
How to Use
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Liquid Parafin, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
Store below 25C
Composition of Liquid Parafin
Uses of Liquid Parafin
Key Benefits of Liquid Parafin
- In Dry Skin Liquid Parafin is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It helps soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. It also helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin retain moisture, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer.
Side Effects of Liquid Parafin
- No common side effects seen
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Liquid Parafin
No interaction found/established
Liquid Parafin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Information regarding the use of Liquid Parafin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
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- Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal