LİQUİD PARAFFİN VASELINE PETROLATUM

VASELINE
Liquid paraffin (petrolatum) is a highly refined distilled fraction of petroleum that contains a mixture of liquid saturated hydrocarbons Sweetman (2002).
It is used as a laxative Sharif et al (2001), a lubricant, and as a base for nasal sprays.
Other paraffins, such as soft white paraffin, are semi-solid mixtures of hydrocarbons and are used as ointment bases and lubricants.
As a result of its side effects and the availability of better products, liquid paraffin is not recommended for routine use