Product Information
Registration Status: ActiveSIN07649P
LIQUID PARAFFIN EMULSION 2.5ml/5ml is approved to be sold in Singapore with effective from 1994-02-22. It is marketed by BEACONS PHARMACEUTICALS PTE LTD, with the registration number of SIN07649P.
This product contains Liquid Paraffin 2.5ml/5ml in the form of EMULSION. It is approved for ORAL use.
This product is manufactured by BEACONS PHARMACEUTICALS PTE LTD in SINGAPORE.
It is an Over-the-counter Medicine that can be freely obtained from any retailer
Product Reference
Important Note: For generic product, the SPC/PIL provided may not be brand specific.
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Mineral oil, or paraffin oil, is a mixture of higher alkanes from a mineral source, such as petroleum. Petroleum mineral oil is manufactured from crude oils by vacuum distillation to produce several distillates and a residual oil that are then further refined. During the modern refining process, aromatics are reduced by solvent extraction, catalytic hydrotreating, or hydrocracking. Unrefined or mildly treated mineral oils are classified as Group 3 carcinogens by the World Health Organizations, as chronic exposure to these aromatics including alkylated polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC) can lead to skin cancer. Mineral oil is a common ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics to treat and prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It is also used as a mild laxative for human or veterinary uses.
Indication
Mineral oil is not considered an active pharmacological ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations and so has no official indication. It is typically present in topical formulations as an emollient and occlusive agent [T182].
Mechanism of Action
Mineral oil sits on the surface of the skin and in spaces between cells and provides a hydrophobic barrier [T182]. This barrier prevents trans-epidermal water loss to trap water in the skin. Overall this leads to greater hydration, flexibility, and softness of the stratum corneum.
Active Ingredient/Synonyms
Food Grade Mineral Oil | Heavy Liquid Petrolatum | Heavy mineral oil | Liquid Paraffin | Liquid Petrolatum | Mineral Oil (high Viscosity) | Mineral Oil, Heavy | Paraffin Oil | Paraffin, Liquid | Paraffinum Liquidum | Petrolatum, Liquid | White Mineral Oil | Mineral oil |
Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.