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White soft paraffin
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Description
White soft paraffin is an emollient that moisturizes the skin and used for treating dry skin conditions such as eczema, pruritus, ichthyosis, etc.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for White soft paraffin
Skin irritation
Itching and rash
Uses of White soft paraffin
What is it prescribed for?
Skin Conditions
This medicine is used for treating dry skin conditions such as eczema, pruritus, ichthyosis, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Duration of effect
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This medicine should be used only after consulting your doctor.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is considered safe for use by breastfeeding women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This medicine should be used only after consulting your doctor.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to white soft paraffin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is considered safe for use by pregnant women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This medicine should be used only after consulting your doctor.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is considered safe for use by breastfeeding women. However, it must be used only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This medicine should be used only after consulting your doctor.
General warnings
External use
This medicine is recommended for use only on the skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, wounds, or broken skin.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.
Missed Dose
This medicine is generally used as needed. If you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine prevents moisture from escaping the skin by forming a protective layer on the skin; this prevents skin dryness.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical emollients, Skin Protectant
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Feb 2019
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