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Diaper Rash

PETROLATUM

Standard Dose
Directions ■ 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 diaper may be prolonged
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Dosage and administration Directions ■ 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 diaper may be prolonged Warnings and cautions Warnings For External Use Only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if Conditions 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Dosage and administration Directions ■ 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 diaper may be prolonged Warnings and cautions Warnings For External Use Only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if Conditions 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For External Use Only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if Conditions 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.