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White Petrolatum

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Cardinal Health
Label updated
2025-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PETROLATUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

White Petrolatum 100%

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses
  • Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, burns
  • Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin and lips
  • Helps prevent and 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

Label information

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

Directions

Apply as needed

Other Information
  • Store at room temperature
  • Avoid excessive heat
Questions and Comments

1-888-396-2739

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8b381857-6f58-177e-e053-2995a90aa8c9 · Version 8
NDC: 70000-0487