Liquid paraffin Bioindustria L.I.M.
Italy
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Package leaflet: Information for the user
LIQUID PARAFFIN Bioindustria L.I.M. sterile lubricating liquid
Liquid Paraffin
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before you use this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you to do.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you want more information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
- If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. See section 4.
Contents of this leaflet:
- What PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before using PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
- How to use PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
- Possible side effects
- How to store PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. is and what it is used for
PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. is a sterile liquid (free from bacterial contamination) containing the active substance liquid paraffin. This medicinal product has no therapeutic effects and is used to facilitate the passage (lubricate) of catheters, cannulae, and surgical instruments.
2. What you need to know before using PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
Do not use PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
- if you are allergic to liquid paraffin.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
This medicine is a sterile liquid. Use PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. only once to lubricate sterile equipment. Discard any remaining liquid after use.
Do not use this medicine for injections.
Other medicines and PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
No interactions between PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. and other medicines have been reported.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, are planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using this medicine.
There are no available data on the use of PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
This medicine does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
3. How to use PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
This medicinal product should always be used exactly as stated in this leaflet or according to the instructions provided by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Apply PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. to the affected area as needed.
If you use more PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. than you should
Cases of overdose have not been reported.
In case of accidental ingestion or intake of an excessive dose of PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M., inform your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital.
If you have any doubts about how to use this medicinal product, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Under normal conditions of use, no side effects have been reported.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effect, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You may also report side effects directly via
http://www.agenziafarmaco.gov.it/it/responsabili .
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M.
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "Expiry". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. must be used only once, immediately after opening the container.
Keep the container tightly closed to protect the medicine from light.
Do not dispose of any medicine via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer in use. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package contents and other information
What PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. contains
- The active substance is liquid paraffin. Each 10 ml vial contains 10 ml of liquid paraffin.
Description of the appearance of PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. and package contents
PARAFFINA LIQUIDA Bioindustria L.I.M. sterile lubricating liquid. Box of 10 vials of 10 ml each.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Bioindustria Laboratorio Italiano Medicinali S.p.A. – Via De Ambrosiis, 2 – 15067 Novi Ligure (AL) – Italy.