Description:
Paraffin Vaseline Gauze is a sterile dressing impregnated with white soft paraffin (Vaseline), used to cover wounds, burns, and skin grafts. It creates a moist healing environment, minimizes wound adhesion to the dressing, and protects tissue during healing.

Prescription:
Over-the-counter (OTC); no prescription required for general use.

Therapeutic Category:
Wound Care / Topical Wound Dressing

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• White Soft Paraffin (Vaseline) 
• Non-adherent gauze (usually cotton or synthetic mesh base)
  

Vitamins:
None typically included, unless a specific medicated or enriched variant is formulated.

Minerals:
None

Variant:
Variants may include:

• Standard Paraffin Gauze 
• Bismuth-impregnated paraffin gauze (BIPP) 
• Chlorhexidine-impregnated gauze (for antimicrobial action) 
• Iodoform gauze (iodine variant for infection control)
  

Consume Type:
External use only (topical application)

Directions/Usage:

1. Clean and disinfect the wound. 
2. Apply the paraffin gauze directly to the wound site. 
3. Cover with a secondary dressing or bandage. 
4. Change dressing as per medical advice or when soiled (typically every 24–48 hours).
   

Common Side Effects:

• Skin irritation or rash (rare) 
• Allergic reactions (to additives in medicated variants) 
• Maceration of skin if used excessively or changed infrequently
  

Package Type:

• Individually wrapped sterile sachets 
• Multi-pack boxes
  Sizes vary (e.g., 10×10 cm, 10×20 cm)
  

Storage Advice:

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight 
• Keep sealed until use to maintain sterility
  

Safety Advice:

• For external use only 
• Do not use on infected wounds unless advised by a healthcare provider 
• Avoid use if packaging is damaged or seal is broken 
• Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation or infection occurs
  

Product Substitutes:

• Jelonet (Smith & Nephew) 
• Bactigras (Smith & Nephew – contains chlorhexidine) 
• Adaptic (Systagenix) 
• Inadine (povidone-iodine impregnated dressing)
  

Manufacturer/Marketer:
Numerous global and local manufacturers, e.g.:

• Smith & Nephew 
• Mölnlycke Health Care 
• BSN Medical 
• Romsons 
• Texpol
  (Check packaging for specific manufacturer)
  

Country of Origin:
Varies by manufacturer – commonly produced in the UK, USA, Germany, India, and China.