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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Paraffin
  1. Paraffin poisoning 
    Paraffin is a solid waxy substance used to make candles and other items. This article discusses what may occur if you swallow or eat paraffin. This article is for information only. DO NOT ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002731.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Petroleum jelly overdose 
    Petroleum jelly, also known as soft paraffin, is a semisolid mixture of fatty substances that are made from petroleum. A common brand name is Vaseline. This article discusses what ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002525.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pathology Reports From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Cancer/Diagnosis and Tests ... Cancer ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... A fact sheet describing the information found in a surgical ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../diagnosis/pathology-reports-fact-sheet - External Health Links
  4. Pubic lice 
    ... nits. In case of eyelash infestation, applying soft paraffin three times daily for 1 to 2 weeks ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000841.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Campho-Phenique overdose 
    Aronson JK. Paraffins. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs . 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:494-498. Wang ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002606.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Mineral oil overdose 
    Aronson JK. Paraffins. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs . 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:494-498. Wang ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002684.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hand lotion poisoning 
    ... can be harmful if swallowed: Dimethicone Mineral oil Paraffins (waxes) Petrolatum Various alcohols
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002708.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Candles poisoning 
    ... in candles that can be harmful are: Beeswax Paraffin wax Man-made (synthetic) wax Vegetable oil based ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002766.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. When you have urinary incontinence 
    ... jelly, zinc oxide, cocoa butter, kaolin, lanolin, or paraffin. Ask your provider about deodorizing tablets to help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000138.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Safety Guidelines: During & After a Winter Storm (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Winter Weather Emergencies/Learn More ... Winter Weather Emergencies ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Protect yourself and your loved ones during and ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/...-safe-during-after-a-winter-storm-safety.html - External Health Links
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