Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Paraffin emulsion

Generic name
Paraffin emulsion
Brand name
ATC Code
A06AA01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Therapy-resistant obstipation
  • Oral
    • 2 years up to 18 years
      • 1 - 2 ml/kg/day in 1 dose. Max: 90 ml/day.
      • Adjust depending on the effect.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects in children

Inhalation, reflux or choking can cause lipoid pneumonia.

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Watch out for inhalation by choking: lipoid pneumonitis. In prolonged use, check vitamins A, D and E (supplement if necessary) and check the blood clotting.

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Interactions

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References

  1. Rademaker C.M.A. et al, Geneesmiddelen-Formularium voor Kinderen, 2007
  2. Kneepkens CMF, et al, Werkboek Kindergastro-enterologie, 2014, Derde druk
  3. Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kindergeneeskunde, Richtlijn Obstipatie bij kinderen 0-18 jaar, 2015

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