paediatric stomach doctor

Liquid Paraffin

Faecal softner

Indication:
Treatment of constipation

Formulation:
Oral emulsion

Dose:
0.5ml/kg BD (TITRATE TO EFFECT)

Counselling:
Take at night but not immediately before going to bed.

Contra-Indications:
Nausea, vomiting and when abdominal pain is present.

Side effects:
Anal seepage and irritation may occur upon prolonged usage.
Aspiration pneumonia

Interactions:
None

Notes:
May interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins, though there is no evidence that it interferes with the absorption of fat soluble vitamin.

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