The use of vaseline oil for constipation in children

In the fight against constipation, different means are used, but many of them are not recommended for children, costly or have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract. However, there is a drug that does not have such disadvantages. This means is Vaseline butter. Why is it worth keeping it in the home first-aid kit and how to use it at children's age?

Vaseline oil is called liquid paraffin, since it is paraffin that is its main (and only) ingredient. This odorless oily product is obtained from petroleum due to its special processing and refining. Unlike medical and cosmetic petrolatum, this substance is liquid and transparent. For medical use, it is produced by many pharmaceutical companies in bottles of capacity from 25 before 100 ml.

Vaseline oil, ingested, has a laxative effect. Such a substance not only helps to soften the contents of the intestines, but also has a stimulating effect on the motility of the digestive tract, with the result that emptying is faster and easier. At the same time, the drug is not absorbed inside the intestine, but leaves the intestine along with feces.

If you treat the skin with such oil, it will soften it and protect it from various harmful effects, such as a strong wind. The agent applied to the skin forms a protective film on its surface, thereby protecting the skin from dirt, sweat and promoting healing of small wounds.

Vaseline oil is required for problems with emptying (constipation).

In addition, the drug can be used externally:

• Lubricate scaly or hardened skin.
• Use for massage.
• Treat the skin under the diaper after washing.
• Apply to the treatment of reddened and cracked skin around the nose with a cold.
• Treat lips and skin before walking in a cold or strong wind.
• Clean the crusts on the baby's head.
• Lubricate the nasal mucosa so that it does not dry out.
• To clean the child's ears.

Enema with petroleum jelly is a safe and painless procedure, since such a remedy applied to the pear tip will protect the skin and intestinal mucosa from damage.

External use of vaseline oil is allowed from birth, and taking the drug inside babies up to 3 years old, without consulting a doctor, is contraindicated. After examination, a doctor may prescribe such a drug for constipation, even in an infant, but it is unacceptable to give oil to the baby during the first years of life.

Intake of Vaseline oil is prohibited inside:

• When hypersensitivity to this drug.
• With intestinal bleeding.
• With fever.
• When the inflammatory process, localized in the abdominal cavity.
• With intestinal obstruction.

Vaseline oil has no toxic effect, however, a very long use of the drug can cause hypovitaminosis E, A and K, as well as a decrease in intestinal tone. In addition, in very rare cases, an allergy may occur.

When the problem of bowel emptying Vaseline oil is taken orally on an empty stomach.

The duration of the drug should not exceed 5 days (optimally give the drug only one-time), and the dosage is determined by the age of the child:

• Baby younger 2 years after consultation pediatrician give half a teaspoon.
• Aged child 2-7 years give full teaspoon.
• To kid 8-13 years means give in quantity 1 dessert spoon or 1.5 teaspoons.
• Teen older 14 years old at one time required 2 teaspoons.

It is advised to drink the drug 2-3 hours before meals or wait about 2 hours after eating. The effect of the drug is noted about 5-8 hours after administration.

When applied externally, the oil is applied to the skin in a thin layer and wait until it is absorbed. The nasal mucosa is smeared with cotton flagella.

If you give the baby Vaseline oil in too high a dose, it will lead to diarrhea and may provoke a loss of electrolytes and fluids.

Vaseline oil is available in all pharmacies and is obtained without a prescription. The price of a bottle of this drug, depending on the manufacturer and the volume varies from 20 to 60 rubles.

The use of petroleum jelly for the treatment of the skin of the child's mothers are mostly positive. They confirm that such a tool effectively eliminates peeling, redness and minor damage. Many mothers choose this oil instead of the popular cosmetics for babies, because it does not have fragrances and other additives.

As for use as a laxative, children rarely give it, preferring other drugs. This is due to its unpleasant taste and the long onset of effect.

Other laxatives can replace petroleum jelly with constipation in children. About them further in our article.

They are used in infants from 3 months.

This drug containing lactulose is approved from birth.

This sorbitol-based medication is used at any age.

It is bred and given to children over 6 months of age.

The happiness of any mother lies primarily in the health of their children. Nasal congestion in newborns is a problem that all parents face. As this will help petroleum jelly, see the advice of an experienced mother.

Constipation in a child is an unpleasant incident for parents and children. How vaseline oil works in this case can be found in the following video.