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White Petrolatum

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Ameriderm Vitamin A D, Astonea Vitamin A And D, Baby Petroleum Jelly, Caring Mills Petroleum Jelly,...

Brand Names
Ameriderm Vitamin A D, Astonea Vitamin A And D, Baby Petroleum Jelly, Caring Mills Petroleum Jelly, Carmex Classic Lip Balm Medicated Lip Protectant, Carmex Classic Lip Balm Medicated Triple Force Formula, Cars Petroleum, Chapstick 12 Days Of Christmas, Chapstick Classic Cherry, Chapstick Classic Original, Chapstick Classic Spearmint, Chapstick Classic Strawberry, Chapstick Holiday Classics Kit, Chapstick Supreme Classic Cherry, Cocoa Butter Petroleum Jelly, Coconut Milk And Shea Petroleum Jelly, Comforts Petroleum Jelly, Crash Cream, Cruex Petroleum Jelly, Dabur Vitamin A And D, Geri-Gentle Petrolatum, Good Neighbor Petroleum Jelly, Goodsense Petroleum Jelly, Hammertech Vitamin A And D, Healthwise Petroleum Jelly, Healthwise Petroleum Jelly Baby Fresh, Healthwise Petroleum Jelly Cocoa Butter, Healthwise Petroleum Jelly Original, Little Me Multipurpose Baby Balm, Medline, Medpride, Medpride Vitamin A And D, Meijer Petroleum Jelly, Noveha Nighttime, Petrolatum, Petroleum, Petroleum Jelly, Petroleum Skin Protectant, Petroleum With Cocoa, Princess Petroleum, Pure Petroleum, Target Up And Up Petroleum Jelly, Theracare Petroleum Jelly, Truelipids Boo-Boo And Bum Balm Cl Md, Truelipids Relieve And Protect Cl Md, Truelipids Truelips Lip Balm Cl Md, Vitamin A And D, Vitamin A D, White Petrolatum, White Rain Cocoa Butter Petroleum Jelly, Winco Foodspetroleum Jelly
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG

What Is White Petrolatum Used For?

Uses

  • For the temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, burns
  • Helps to temporarily protect chafed, chapped, cracked or windburned skin and lips.

    • Dosage and Administration

    Directions apply product liberally, as often as necessary.

    Warnings and Precautions

    Warnings For External Use Only

    About This Information

    This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.

    What are side effects?

    Side effects are unwanted reactions that can occur when taking a medication. They range from mild (headache, nausea) to severe (allergic reactions, organ damage). Not everyone experiences side effects, and severity varies. Report any concerning side effects to your doctor.

    What are drug interactions?

    Drug interactions occur when a medication is affected by another drug, food, or supplement. Interactions can make medications less effective or cause dangerous side effects. Always tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you take.