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Liquid Paraffin

Uses

Liquid Paraffin Uses: Liquid Paraffin is used in the treatment of dry skin. It alleviates dry skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, and pruritus in the elderly.

How it Works

How Liquid Paraffin works Liquid paraffin is an emollient, a substance that softens or soothes the skin. It functions by preventing water loss from the outer layer of the skin, which alleviates dryness and leaves the skin soft and hydrated.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Liquid Paraffin: No common side effects observed.

Expert Advice

  • Together with Liquid Paraffin, a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits, and green leafy vegetables is essential for maintaining healthy bowel function.
  • Avoid taking Liquid Paraffin for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by a doctor, as it may lead to dependency on its laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
  • Take Liquid Paraffin 2 hours after other medications, as it may interfere with their absorption.
  • Liquid Paraffin should preferably be taken at bedtime, as it requires 6 to 8 hours to show an effect.
  • Liquid Paraffin may be taken with milk or fruit juice to improve the flavor.

Related Medications

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/v + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/v

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Radfen Radiation Lotion 100ml
Hilfen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml
MRP

₹2,049

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Moisturex Soft Lotion 100ml
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml

₹342.1

MRP ₹417.2

83% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Parasoft Cream 500gm
Salve Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Jar of 500 gm
MRP

₹870

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Moisten Cream 50gm
Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

MRP ₹130

25% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Moiztal Cream 50gm
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Jar of 50 gm
MRP

₹120.9

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Moisten Cream 50gm
Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

MRP ₹130

46% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w

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Oilatum Emollient Lotion 100ml
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Bottle of 100 ml
MRP

₹314.7

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Humollient Llp Lotion 100ml
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Bottle of 100 ml

₹123

MRP ₹150

61% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Dermoys Cream 200gm
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Tube of 200 gm
MRP

₹450

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Moisten Cream 50gm
Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

MRP ₹130

42% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Parasoft Cream 8gm
Salve Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 8 gm
MRP

₹19

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Tube of 50 gm

₹65

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Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Olesoft Max Cream 125gm
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Bottle of 125 gm
MRP

₹328.1

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Moisten Cream 50gm
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Tube of 50 gm

₹65

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Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin 3% w/v + White Soft Paraffin 8% w/v

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Bottle of 100 ml

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Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Dermoys Cream 50gm
Percos India Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm
MRP

₹210

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Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

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69% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

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New Olesoft Max Cream 150gm
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Tube of 150 gm
MRP

₹492.2

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Moisten Cream 50gm
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Tube of 50 gm

₹65

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Molecule
Salt Composition in both

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Parasoft Cream 60gm
Salve Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 60 gm
MRP

₹178.1

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Moisten Cream 50gm
Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

MRP ₹130

56% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/v + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/v

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Lozisoft Lotion 200ml
Canixa Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 200 ml

MRP ₹375

Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin 3% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 7% w/w

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Dershine Cream 30gm
East West Pharma
Tube of 30 gm

₹80.9

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MRP ₹98.6

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w

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Moyzen Moisturising Lotion 100ml
Icpa Health Products Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml
MRP

₹172.5

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Humollient Llp Lotion 100ml
Human Rise Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml

₹123

MRP ₹150

29% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 10.2% w/w + White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w

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Nevlon Max Cream 150gm
KLM Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 150 gm
MRP

₹332.8

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Moisten Cream 50gm
Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm

₹65

MRP ₹130

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Molecule
Salt Composition in both

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East West Pharma
Tube of 100 gm
MRP

₹223.9

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Dershine Cream 30gm
East West Pharma
Tube of 30 gm

₹80.9

MRP ₹98.6

Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w

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Humollient Cream 100gm
Human Rise Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Tube of 100 gm

₹492

18% OFF

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Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w

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Humollient Llp Lotion 100ml
Human Rise Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml

₹123

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MRP ₹150

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Liquid Paraffin 63.4% w/w

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Humollient Llp Lotion 400ml
Human Rise Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 400 ml
MRP

₹440

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Humollient Llp Lotion 100ml
Human Rise Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Bottle of 100 ml

₹123

MRP ₹150

Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin

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Emoderm Cream 50gm
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tube of 50 gm
MRP

₹87.5

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid Paraffin NA + White Soft Paraffin NA

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Emodrate Soft Cream
Eumedica Pharmaceuticals
Tube of 100 gm
MRP

₹278.4

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid paraffin + Milk of magnesia

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Kremalex Syrup Mixed Fruit
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd.
Bottle of 170 ml
MRP

₹112.5

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Liquid paraffin + Magnesium hydroxide + Sodium picosulphate

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Nagarjuna Rasnerandadi Kashayam Tablet
Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Centre
Strip of 100 tablets
MRP

₹700

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Fragrance + Glycerin + Light liquid paraffin + Vitamin E + White soft paraffin

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EASYCARE EC-BGM92898 Blood Glucose Test Strip (Only Strips)
Easy Care
Strip of 50 strips
MRP

₹837

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Glycerin 5% + Light Liquid Paraffin 10.2% + White Soft Paraffin 13.2%

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Lufisoft Moisturising Cream
Cutix Lifesciences
Box of 100 gm
MRP

₹330

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Liquid Paraffin is effective in moisturizing dry skin.