{"product_id":"bells-liquid-paraffin-150ml-1071489","title":"Bell's Liquid Paraffin BP Oral Solution for Constipation - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Liquid Paraffin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lubricant laxative: liquid paraffin BP coats the stool and the bowel wall so hard, dry motions soften and slide through with less straining, without stimulating the bowel or drawing in water the way other laxatives do. For the temporary relief of constipation in adults and children over 3. 150ml, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a lubricant laxative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStimulant laxatives cramp; osmotic laxatives bloat. Liquid paraffin does neither, which is why it's still used when straining has to be avoided, after piles or a fissure, for instance. The trade-off is that it's strictly a short-term measure: taken regularly it interferes with vitamin absorption and can leak from the back passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: 10ml to 30ml. Children 3 to 12: 5ml to 20ml. One dose at bedtime, taken sitting or standing, not lying down, and not immediately before sleep. Not for children under 3. Use for a few days at most; if you're still constipated after a week, see a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInhaling liquid paraffin can damage the lungs, which is why it's never taken lying down or given to very young children. Leave two hours either side of other medicines. Fibre, fluids and movement are the long-term answer. Constipation with bleeding, severe pain, vomiting or weight loss needs a GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052472996227,"sku":"1071489","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_7f99cde8-1c58-4376-aa23-f8b44a0c838e.webp?v=1788957357","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/bells-liquid-paraffin-150ml-1071489","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}