Parenol Liquidum, B.P.C. Liquid Parenol.
Preparations:
Related entry: Lubricant Oil - Lubricant Paste
| Liquid Paraffin | 70.00 | | | 14 fl. ounces |
| White Beeswax | 5.00 | | | 1 ounce |
| Distilled Water, warm | to 100.00 | | | to 20 ounces |
Melt the white beeswax in the liquid paraffin, pour the mixture into a warm mortar, and add gradually sufficient distilled water to make up to the required volume.
Liquid parenol is a neutral liniment, which is readily absorbed by the skin. It possesses properties similar to those of solid parenol, and will be found especially useful for lubricating catheters, or as a vehicle for injections.
