Why We Vomit. In many cases, throwing up is a protective reflex to rid your body of viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your digestive system. âIf you were to eat something that was spoiled or poisoned, your body would get a signal that something was wrong,â says Bruno Chumpitazi, MD, of Texas Childrenâs Hospital.
Parafilm is ideal for the scientific laboratory because it is a thermoplastic, self-sealing film. It holds moisture loss to a minimum. It offers excellent protection for the contents of tubes, flasks, and petri dishes.
Paraldehyde is mixed with olive oil for use as an enema. It is not licensed in the UK, so has to be made as a 'special' or imported from abroad by a licensed pharmaceutical importer. Paraldehyde is an anti-epileptic medicine belonging to a group of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to control repeated fitting in children and works by stabilising the electrical nerve activity in the brain.