White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin: Brands, Price & Uses in Bangladesh

White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin is an established topical emollient combination (occlusive skin-barrier preparation) used for:

• Symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions (xerosis), including general dry, rough, chapped or flaking skin - an established, widely accepted use.
• Adjunct management of eczema (atopic dermatitis), ichthyosis and other chronic dry-skin dermatoses, typically alongside prescribed topical treatments rather than as sole therapy for active inflammation.
• Protection of raw, chapped or inflamed skin areas and as a soap substitute/pre-bathing emollient to reduce further moisture loss.
• As a base or diluent for other topical preparations (e.g., mixed with prescribed topical corticosteroids to extend or moderate their application), an adjunct use directed by a physician.

White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin is not intended to treat infected, actively weeping, or broken skin; such conditions require separate medical evaluation.

Adults and Elderly

Apply a thin, even film of White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin to the affected dry skin areas, gently rubbing in the direction of hair growth. Use two to four times daily, or as often as needed to keep the skin adequately moisturized. Patients treating large body-surface areas may use up to approximately 500 g per week; consult a physician if larger quantities are needed.

Children and Infants

May be applied in the same manner as adults, using a thin layer as needed; use in infants and young children should be guided by a physician or pharmacist, particularly for extensive or occlusive application (see Use in Special Populations).

As a Soap Substitute / Pre-bathing Emollient

A small amount may be applied to dry skin shortly before bathing or used instead of soap to reduce further drying of the skin.

For external, topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

White Soft Paraffin + Liquid Paraffin is generally very well tolerated, with minimal systemic absorption and a low incidence of adverse effects.

• Folliculitis - local inflammation of hair follicles, occurring occasionally with heavy or prolonged occlusive application, especially if not applied in the direction of hair growth; usually resolves on stopping use.
• Local skin reactions - rare pruritus, mild erythema, burning sensation, or contact dermatitis, more often related to other excipients in a specific branded formulation (e.g., preservatives, emulsifiers) than to the paraffins themselves.
• Hypersensitivity reactions - rare; see Contraindications.