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Petrolatum

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Amazon.com Services LLC
Label updated
2026-03-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PETROLATUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Petrolatum 41%

Purpose

Skin protectant

Uses
  • temporarily protects minor: cuts - scrapes - burns
  • temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips
  • helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
  • helps treat and prevent diaper rash
  • protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
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 the reach of children.

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

Directions
  • apply as needed
  • for diaper rash, change wet and 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
Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, bisabolol

Claims

Quality products for the little ones you love.

Specially formulated for effective diaper rash care.

Helps heal, soothe, and prevent diaper rash.

Adverse reaction

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Amazon.com Services LLC

Seattle, WA 98109

1-877-485-0385

amazon

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All rights reserved.

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healing ointment

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Pediatrician Tested

NET WT 14 OZ (396 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 833b5af7-8db1-4f88-bf4d-9cf32c7cf795 · Version 21
NDC: 72288-180