Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Take Oilatum (Glaxo) as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you.

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, topical cream of this drug can be used for dry skin. It forms a protective layer on the skin which prevents the loss of water content on the surface on the skin that provides moisturization. 

Dr. , General Physician

Oilatum (Glaxo) is a brand name of liquid paraffin and it is available in the form of topical cream and oral solution. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as osmotic laxatives and emollients. Oral solution of this drug is used to provide relief from moderate to severe constipation and its topical cream is used as an emollient for dry, scaly, and itchy skin conditions such as eczema, ichthyosis, psoriasis, and pruritus.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Oilatum (Glaxo) does not lighten skin but it helps in improving the texture of the skin by soothing and softening it.

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, you can apply topical cream of this drug on the face if it has been advised by your doctor.