light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin at a glance
Medicine class
Paraffin-based emollient
Form
Leave-on cream for use on the skin
Suitable ages
The selected cream is licensed for adults, children and older people.
Important safety point
Keep treated skin, clothing and bedding away from cigarettes, flames and other ignition sources.
What is light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin used for?
The selected cream is licensed for:
Contact dermatitis
Atopic eczema
Itching associated with dry skin in older people
Ichthyosis and related dry-skin conditions
How does light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin work?
Light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin form an occlusive film over the skin. This reduces water loss through the outer skin layer, helping keep skin hydrated and soft. Povidone in the selected cream strengthens and prolongs the film.
How to take light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin
For external use on the skin only.
Apply to affected skin and spread in gently.
Applying after washing can help replace moisture and oils lost from the skin.
Wash hands before application unless the hands are being treated.
Avoid contaminating clothing, bedding, dressings and soft furnishings; keep these away from ignition sources.
light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Rare application-site reactions include redness, rash, pain, itching, burning, dermatitis or other hypersensitivity. Stop using the product and seek advice if a reaction is marked, persistent or worsening.
light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin in pregnancy
No effects during pregnancy are anticipated for the selected cream because absorption into the body is expected to be low. Ask a pharmacist, midwife or prescriber if the skin problem is severe, widespread or accompanied by significant pregnancy-related itching.
light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin while breastfeeding
Risk to a breastfed infant is considered low because systemic exposure is low. Completely wash any residue from the breast before feeding and prevent the baby from contacting treated skin.
light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin interactions
The selected product information lists no specific medicinal interactions. Other treatments applied to the same skin should be used separately rather than mixed together.
Topical corticosteroids and other skin treatments
Applying products together may dilute or spread the other treatment. Follow the clinician’s instructions on which to apply first.
Common questions about light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin
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What is light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin used for?
The selected cream treats contact dermatitis, atopic eczema, ichthyosis, itching associated with dry skin in older people and related dry-skin conditions.
Is light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin a steroid?
No. It is an emollient that moisturises by reducing water loss from the skin; it does not have the anti-inflammatory action of a corticosteroid.
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