FDA Label for Desitin Multi-purpose Healing

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Desitin Multi-purpose Healing Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts

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

    Distributed by:
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
    Skillman, NJ 08558


Active Ingredient



White Petrolatum 71.3%


Purpose



Skin Protectant


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 effects of wind and cold weather

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

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Other Information



  • Protect from excessive Heat (40C/104F) and Freezing.
  • Twist off cap, remove quality seal. Do not use if quality seal is broken.

Inactive Ingredients



Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate


Questions?



Call toll-free 800-720-3843 or 215-273-8755 (collect)


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OF PEDIATRICIANS
#1
CHOICE
& PARENTS

Desitin®
Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment
petrolatum skin protectant
Instantly relieves irritated skin
Prevents and treats diaper rash

Free from parabens, dyes, and fragrance
Hypoallergenic • Pediatrician & Dermatologist tested
NET WT 14 OZ (397 g)


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