Description Paraffinum Liquidum - (liquid paraffin). Composition Liquid paraffin. Dosage 15-45 g (1-3 tablespoons) at night and in the morning on an empty stomach. Use as directed by a physician. Action When administered orally, the drug covers the intestinal wall with a thin layer, creates a suspension with the intestinal contents and facilitates their movement to the lower sections of the digestive tract. It inhibits the absorption of water in the lower sections of the large intestine and softens the fecal masses. It is not absorbed and does not irritate the intestinal mucosa. Indications A laxative drug used in spastic and atonic constipation. Contraindications Do not use if: Hypersensitivity to liquid paraffin. Abdominal pain of unknown cause and acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. appendicitis. The preparation should not be used in children under 3 years of age. Use of other medications Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking or have recently taken, even those obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breastfeeding During pregnancy and breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use. Use of the drug in children and adolescents The preparation should not be used in children under 3 years of age.