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Medicines liquid paraffinQuestion & answer

liquid paraffin · Medicine question

Is liquid paraffin bath additive a laxative?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. This formulation is for external use in bath water. If swallowed accidentally, its oily ingredients may cause diarrhoea.

Sources for this answer

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

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