White Petrolatum
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Medline
About This Medication
Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| White Petrolatum | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes and burns helps prevent and temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Protects minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
Directions for skin protection: apply as needed for diaper rash: change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area, and allow to dry. Apply product liberally as often as necessary , with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
Warnings For external use only Do not use on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
White Petrolatum is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — White Petrolatum drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — White Petrolatum label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 204754 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — White Petrolatum (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS