# 1 Choice of Pediatricians & Parents Petrolatum Skin Protectant Instantly Relieves Irritated Skin Prevents and Treats Diaper Rash Free From Parabens, Phthalates, Dyes, and Fragrance Hypoallergenic Pediatrician and Dermatologist Tested Treats and protects: Diaper rash Chapped, cracked skin Chafed skin Dryness from wind & weather Dry cuticles Cuts and scrapes Burns Goes on clear, spreads easily. Uses: Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips Temporarily protects minor: Cuts, Scrapes, Burns Helps protect from the drying effect of wind and cold weather
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Expiration Date: 10/01/2025

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Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.

Desitin, Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment, 3.5 oz (99 g)

DESCRIPTION:

# 1 Choice of Pediatricians & Parents Petrolatum Skin Protectant Instantly Relieves Irritated Skin Prevents and Treats Diaper Rash Free From Parabens, Phthalates, Dyes, and Fragrance Hypoallergenic Pediatrician and Dermatologist Tested Treats and protects: Diaper rash Chapped, cracked skin Chafed skin Dryness from wind & weather Dry cuticles Cuts and scrapes Burns Goes on clear, spreads easily. Uses: Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips Temporarily protects minor: Cuts, Scrapes, Burns Helps protect from the drying effect of wind and cold weather

SUGGESTED USE:

For diaper rash:

  • Change wet or 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

For skin irritation: Apply as needed.

INGREDIENTS:

Drug Facts
Active IngredientPurpose
White Petrolatum 71.3%Skin Protectant
Inactive Ingredients: Mineral oil, paraffin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, tocopheryl acetate.

WARNINGS:

For external use only.

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

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.

Protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F) and freezing.

Twist off cap, remove quality seal. Do not use if quality seal is broken.