Paraffin - @ - Laxatives- (FDC- List ) (Jan 2009)
Drug Name:
Paraffin - @ - Laxatives- (FDC- List ) (Jan 2009)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Refer- laxatives Fat soluble vitamins
Indication:
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Liquid paraffin 1.25ml 29-01-2009
+ Milk of magnesia 3.75ml
+ Sodium picosulphate 3.33mg/5ml
For symptomatic treatment of constiption in adults
2.Liquid paraffin 6% 29-04-2010
+ white soft paraffin 15% w/v cream
For the symptomatic refief of dermological condition associted with
dry skin including atopic dermatitis, ezema, pruritus,ichthyosis,
xerosis, psoriasis
Symptomatic relief of constipation
Adverse Reaction:
Peri-anal irritation Anal seepage and irritation in excessive dosage. Prolonged usuage may impair absoption of fats and fat soluble vitamins. Foreign body granulomas if absorbed. Lipid pneumonia on aspiration.
Contra-Indications:
Abdominal pain,nausea,vomiting. Special precautions: Impaired renal function Prolonged use not recommended.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Symptomatic relief of constipation
Dosage-
Adults and children over 12 yrs- 7.5 - 15ml children 5-12 yrs - 5-10ml 3-5 yrs - 2.5 - 5ml children below 2 yrs - not recommended
Patient Information:
Refer- laxatives