Can babies and children use liquid paraffin bath additive?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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The selected product has administration instructions for infants and children, but carers must take particular care because the bath becomes slippery.

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Doublebase Emollient Bath Additiveemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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Can babies and children use liquid paraffin bath additive?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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The selected product has administration instructions for infants and children, but carers must take particular care because the bath becomes slippery.

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Doublebase Emollient Bath Additiveemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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