This medication is used for treating dry, flaky, and itchy skin and minor skin irritations such as diaper rash and skin burns.
white-petrolatum
This medication is used to treat dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with allergies caused by petrolatum
Side effects
The patients taking this medication may experience burning, redness, or irritation
Expert Advice
Indication:
This medication is used to treat dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations
Contraindication:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with allergies caused by petrolatum
Side effects:
The patients taking this medication may experience burning, redness, or irritation
Precautions:
The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of allergies due to any of the ingredients in this medication
Pregnancy:
Patients taking this medication may get unknown human fetal risk. Consult your healthcare provider for further information
Lactation:
This medication is safe for nursing females as it has no known risk.
FAQs
Uses:
Will this medicine cause scars?
This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Storage:
Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Precautions:
Following are the precautions: • May increase sun sensitivity therefore minimize exposure to the sun • You may experience slight redness on treated area initially. If it persists, contact your doctor immediately
Effects on Pregnancy and Lactation:
The effects of this medicine in pregnant and lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.
Administration:
Apply it directly on to your skin. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Use it as prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
This mostly has no side effects; however, you may experience slight itching/irritation at the site of application.
