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White Petrolatum

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

White Petrolatum 100%

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Use(s)

• Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and 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

• Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash

Warnings

For External Use Only

Do not use on

• Deep or puncture wounds

• Animal bites

• Serious burns

When using this product

Avoid contact with 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

• For diaper rash: Change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area, and allow to dry. Apply liberally as often as necessary with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

• For other uses: Apply as needed.

Other Information

• Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

• Avoid excessive heat

• Tamper evident. Do not use if packet is torn, cut, or opened.

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

570-3127 Petrolatum Ointment

DailyMed Set ID: eb7a5698-754e-4e46-e053-2a95a90a57b4 · Version 4
NDC: 0404-0169