Little Parachoc Liquid Paraffin Chocolate Vanilla 400mL

General Product Description

Little Parachoc Liquid Paraffin Chocolate Vanilla flavour is for the medical treatment of constipation and free from lactose, sugar and gluten. It works by gently lubricating the bowel wall and softening the faecal mass. This makes stools easier to pass to help achieve bowel movement.

Key Features

• Stimulant free, gentle stool softener
• Chocolate Vanilla flavour
• Easy to mix into food
• Free from Lactose, Sugar and Gluten

Directions for Use

Age 1-6 years: 10 - 15mL Daily

Age 7-12 years 20mL Daily

Adults  40mL Daily

Adequate dosage is that dose which produces one soft motion without leakage of liquid paraffin. Increase or decrease the daily dose in 5 mL graduations until desired effect is achieved. Shake well before use. Tighten cap after use

Warnings

Always read and follow the directions for use.

Do not administer: 

• Less than 2 hours before lying down
• In the presence of unexplained abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
• To struggling, uncooperative children, to children in severe distress, with severe development delays or with reflux as there is an increased risk of aspiration (liquid paraffin being regurgitated and inhaled into the lungs). Little Parachoc is dangerous if it gets into the lungs
• To children younger than 1 year of age
• To children under 2 years of age without the advice of a doctor
• Over a long period of time without the advice of a doctor. This product does not replace the need for a high fibre diet and high fluid intake to ensure normal bowel function. Inappropriate prolonged use of laxatives is undesirable and may lead to dependence.

If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Contains Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate and Saccharin sodium.

Ingredients

Liquid paraffin 2.5mL, Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate, Saccharin sodium and calcium Cyclamate. Flavourings are artificial vanilla and artificial chocoaltes essences.