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White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin is an emollient for general use. It helps relieve the symptoms of dry skin conditions.
Pharmacology
White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin are emollients that you apply to the skin, and they work by forming an occlusive layer. The active ingredients are not absorbed into the body to any significant degree, but they do penetrate well into the stratum corneum.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Spread a thin film of the White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin ointment over the affected skin, in the direction of hair growth, as often as needed. Ideally, apply it three or four times a day, and at least twice a day. Where a large area of the body is affected, adults may use up to 500 g a week. This ointment is for use on the skin only.
Side Effects
Using White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin for a long time may cause folliculitis. If this happens, stop using the product.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Apply White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin in the direction the hair grows. This lowers the chance of folliculitis.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has established that White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin are safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but using them during these periods isn't thought to be a hazard.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin has low toxicity when applied to the skin, so if someone swallows it, treatment is supportive and based on the symptoms. Don't try gastric lavage after paraffin-based products are swallowed, because there is a risk the material could be inhaled or aspirated into the lungs.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin below 30° C. Keep it away from light and out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Emosoft 50%+50%
What is Emosoft 50%+50% Ointment?
Emosoft 50%+50% Ointment is a medicine that contains White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Emollients & combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Emosoft used for?
White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin is an emollient for general use. It helps relieve the symptoms of dry skin conditions.
What are the side effects of Emosoft?
Using White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin for a long time may cause folliculitis. If this happens, stop using the product.
Can I take Emosoft during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has established that White Soft Paraffin and Liquid Paraffin are safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but using them during these periods isn't thought to be a hazard. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Emosoft?
White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin has low toxicity when applied to the skin, so if someone swallows it, treatment is supportive and based on the symptoms. Don't try gastric lavage after paraffin-based products are swallowed, because there is a risk the material could be inhaled or aspirated into the lungs. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Emosoft?
Store White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin below 30° C. Keep it away from light and out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Emosoft?
Emosoft is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.