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TheraCare A and D

LANOLIN, PETROLATUM

Standard Dose
Directions for skin protectant use apply as needed for diaper rash use: change wet and soiled diapers promptly cleanse the diaper area, and 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped, chafed or cracked skin and lips protect chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped, chafed or cracked skin and lips protect chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Dosage and administration Directions for skin protectant use apply as needed for diaper rash use: change wet and soiled diapers promptly cleanse the diaper area, and 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 Warnings and cautions 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 reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped, chafed or cracked skin and lips protect chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Dosage and administration Directions for skin protectant use apply as needed for diaper rash use: change wet and soiled diapers promptly cleanse the diaper area, and 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 Warnings and cautions 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 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 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 reach of children.
  • • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
TheraCare A and D (LANOLIN, PETROLATUM) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline