Substance / Medication

Liquid paraffin

Overview

Active Ingredient
mineral oil
RxNorm CUI
6972

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

9 trials linked to this intervention

9
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
3
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Economic evaluation of palliative gastrointestinal surgery for advanced cancer patients with malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review.
Low Xinyi Casuarine, Lee Jun Jie, Xie Yewei et al. · Eur J Surg Oncol · 2025
PMID: 39667288Meta-Analysis
From Lens to Scalpel: A Systematic Literature Review of Intestinal Obstruction after Video Capsule Endoscopy.
Mylonakis Adam, Sakarellos Panagiotis, Gkolfakis Paraskevas et al. · Dig Dis · 2025
PMID: 40064157Meta-Analysis
Closure of mesenteric defects for prevention of internal hernia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in bariatric surgery.
Murakami Katsuhiro, Hoshino Nobuaki, Hida Koya et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2025
PMID: 40197535Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Water-soluble contrast agents in adhesional small bowel obstruction: meta-analysis and PRECIS-2 assessment of trials.
Gowell Matthew, Baker Daniel M, McLachlan Greta et al. · BJS Open · 2025
PMID: 40341790Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Liquid paraffin is superior to 2% lidocaine gel in reducing urethral pain during urodynamic study in men: A pilot study.
Stav Kobi, Taleb Eyal, Sabler Itay M et al. · Neurourol Urodyn · 2015
PMID: 24610603RCT
Long-term efficacy of Nd:YAG laser photocoagulation vs. liquid paraffin plus antiseptic cream in the treatment of recurrent epistaxis.
Zhang Jing, Qiu Rongxing, Wei Chunsheng · Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · 2015
PMID: 25595351RCT
Ultrasonographic uterine changes and vaginal discharges following intrauterine infusion of liquid paraffin in cows.
Lu Wengeng, Kuroiwa Takenobu, Zabuli Jahid et al. · J Reprod Dev · 2009
PMID: 18957825RCT
A comparative study: the efficacy of liquid paraffin and lactulose in management of chronic functional constipation.
Urganci Nafiye, Akyildiz Basak, Polat Tugçin Bora · Pediatr Int · 2005
PMID: 15693860Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Mineral oil (substance)
SNOMED CT
111089004
UMLS CUI
C0026156
RxNorm CUI
6972

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
9
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.