How to Use Liquid Paraffin

Liquid paraffin is typically used by the pharmaceutical industry to coat medicine tablets, in the cosmetics industry to create facial products and for home use as a laxative. It is oily and odorless and tasteless when cold. When purchasing liquid paraffin for home use, choose a high-grade brand with high levels of purity. Note that liquid paraffin is derived from crude oil. Always speak with a doctor before using liquid paraffin for any medicinal uses.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid paraffin
• Food

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Instructions

• 1

  Measure out the appropriate dose of liquid paraffin, which is approximately one milliliter (ml) of liquid paraffin per kilograms (kg) of body weight. You can determine your body weight in kilograms by dividing your body weight by 2.2. For example, a 110 pound woman would be 50 kg.

• 2

  Take the liquid paraffin with a meal to help prevent nausea and upset stomach.

• 3

  If you find the liquid paraffin difficult to take, you can mix it with some yogurt or ice cream. Add an additional 10 ml if you mix it with other substances to ensure you receive the appropriate amount.

• 4

  Do not take liquid paraffin before bed, especially if you have never used it before and are not sure how your body will respond.

• 5

  Be prepared for possible side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain and anal leakage.

• 6

  Do not take liquid paraffin for more than a week without consulting a doctor.