Emolent 3%+8% Lotion

Emolent 3%+8% Lotion Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin are emollients with occlusive properties for topical application. There is no significant systemic absorption of the active ingredients but has substantial penetration into the stratum corneum.

Emolent 3%+8% Lotion
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Trade Name	Emolent 3%+8% Lotion
Generic	White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin
Weight	3%+8%
Type	Lotion
Therapeutic Class	Emollients & combined preparations
Manufacturer	Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am

Uses

For general use as an emollient in the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.

Dosage

Emolent 3%+8% Lotion dosage

Apply a thin film of the ointment to the affected area of the skin, in the direction of hair growth, as required. Repeat as necessary. Ideally the product should be applied three or four times a day or at least twice a day. In adults, where a large area of the body is affected, up to 500 g a week may be used. For topical administration only.

Side Effects

Prolong use may cause folliculitis, should this occur, use of the product should be discontinued.

Precaution

The ointment should be applied in the direction of hair growth to reduce the incidence of folliculitis.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

The safety of White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Acute Overdose

This ointment has low toxicity and if ingested treatment should be supportive and symptomatic. Gastric lavage should not be attempted following ingestion of paraffin-based products, due to the risk of inhalation or aspiration into the lungs.