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Geri-Gentle petrolatum

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Geri-gentle corporation
Label updated
2025-01-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PETROLATUM
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Active Ingredient

White Petroleum Jelly USP [100% w/w]

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses

■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ helps seal out wetness ■ temporarily protects minor ■ cuts ■ scrapes ■ burns ■ temporarily helps protect and relieve chapped and cracked skin or lips ■ helps prevent and protect chafed skin or minor skin irritations associated with diaper rash ■ with each diaper change, espicially at bedtime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

■ do not get into eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days

Do not use on

■ deep puncture woulnd ■ animal bites ■ serious burns

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions

■ change wet and soiled diapers promptly ■ cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry ■ apply as needed

Other Information

■ store at 59-86F (15-30C) ■ avoid excessive heat

Inactive Ingredient

None

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0adfbb9e-173c-925a-e063-6394a90aeb5d · Version 3
NDC: 69771-016