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Lanolin, Petrolatum

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LANOLIN · PETROLATUM
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Active ingredients

Lanolin 15.5%

Petrolatum 53.4%

Purpose

Skin protectant

Uses
  • helps treat and prevent diaper rash
  • temporarily protects minor: - cuts - scrapes - burns
  • temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin and lips
  • helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
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 more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • for skin protectant use: apply as needed
  • for diaper rash use:
  • change wet or soiled diapers promptly
  • cleanse the diaper area 
  • allow to dry
  • apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
other information

store between 20º and 25ºC (68º and 77º F)

Inactive ingredients

cod liver oil, fragrance, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate, microcrystalline wax, mineral oil, paraffin, terpineol

ADVERSE REACTION

†This product would not normally contain parabens.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of A+D Original Ointment.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Compare to the active ingredients in A + D ®Original Ointment*

All-Purpose

Skin Protectant & Diaper Rash Ointment

with Vitamins A & D

  • Helps to treat & prevent diaper rash
  • Helps heal dry, flaky, chafed skin
  • Creates a protective barrier to help seal out wetness

PARABEN-PHTHALATE FREE†

NET WT 4 OZ (113 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 606f65a8-08fd-4ab6-9d68-03ddf662bdf0 · Version 18
NDC: 69842-488