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Vitamin A D

PETROLATUM

Standard Dose
Directions • Apply as needed • 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, and especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use(s) • Helps treat chafed skin associated with diaper rash • Helps seal out wetness • Temporarily protects minor • Cuts • Scrapes • Burns • Temporarily helps protext and relieve chapped and cracked skin and lips • Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Summary

Indications and usage Use(s) • Helps treat chafed skin associated with diaper rash • Helps seal out wetness • Temporarily protects minor • Cuts • Scrapes • Burns • Temporarily helps protext and relieve chapped and cracked skin and lips • Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather Dosage and administration Directions • Apply as needed • 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, and especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers 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 • The condition persists or gets worse • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days Do not use on • Deep or puncture wounds • Animal bites • Serious burns Keep out of reach of children • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use(s) • Helps treat chafed skin associated with diaper rash • Helps seal out wetness • Temporarily protects minor • Cuts • Scrapes • Burns • Temporarily helps protext and relieve chapped and cracked skin and lips • Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather Dosage and administration Directions • Apply as needed • 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, and especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers 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 • The condition persists or gets worse • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days Do not use on • Deep or puncture wounds • Animal bites • Serious burns Keep out of reach of children • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Monitoring

  • Warnings For External Use Only When using this product • Do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if • The condition persists or gets worse • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days Do not use on • Deep or puncture wounds • Animal bites • Serious burns 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.
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