Paraffin Pharmacology

Paraffin

About Paraffin
Petroleum based lubricant, A lubricative laxative(faecal softner).
Mechanism of Action of Paraffin
Paraffin liquid is a lubricant laxative. It acts by softening and lubricating the faeces. Liquid Paraffin lubricates the intestinal tract, soften the fecal contents and retard the absorption of water and facilitate the passage of feces. By doing this it relieves constipation and reduces the pain of some conditions such as piles (haemorrhoids).
Pharmacokinets of Paraffin
Absorption: After oral administration it is minimally absorbed.Distribution: it is distributed mainly in the colon.Excretion: excreted mainly in the feces.
Onset of Action for Paraffin
6 - 8 hours(oral)
2 - 15 minutes(rectal)
Duration of Action for Paraffin
variable
Half Life of Paraffin
N/A
Side Effects of Paraffin
1.Abdominal pain
2.Irritation of the back passage
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Diarrhoea
6.Decreased absorption of nutrients and fat soluble vitamins
7.Lipid pneumonia
8.Anal pruritis
9.Laxative dependence
Contra-indications of Paraffin
1.Hypersensitivity to Paraffin liquid
2.Abdominal pain
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Appendicitis
6.Acute surgical abdomen
7.Intestinal obstruction
8.Colostomy
9.Ileostomy
9.Ulcerative colitis
Special Precautions while taking Paraffin
1. Avoid prolonged use
2. Debilitated patients
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Paraffin
Constipation
Interactions for Paraffin
N/A
Typical Dosage for Paraffin
Oral:
Adults: 15 - 45 ml as single or divided doses.Take the drug at bed time
Enema: 120ml
CHILDREN:
Above 12 years: same as adult dose
6 - 11 years: 5 - 15 ml as single or divided doses.Take the drug at bed time
Enema: 30 - 60ml


Schedule of Paraffin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Paraffin
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Paraffin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Paraffin
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Home Delivery for Paraffin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for paraffin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for paraffin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take paraffin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for paraffin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for paraffin with the pharmacy.

Paraffin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for paraffin might be better known than paraffin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have paraffin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for paraffin.