Parogenum, B.P.C. Parogen.
Preparations:
Synonyms.—Liquid Parogen; Vasoliment; Oxygenated Paraffin.
| Liquid Paraffin | 40.00 | | | 8 fl. ounces |
| Oleic Acid | 40.00 | | | 8 fl. ounces |
| Ammoniated Alcohol (5 per cent.) | 20.00 | | | 4 fl. ounces |
Mix, and agitate until a clear solution is obtained.
Parogen is readily absorbed by the skin, and forms a useful vehicle for medicaments, when it is desired that their action shall not be merely superficial, but the use of parenol or liquid parenol may sometimes be found preferable.
