petrolatum topical (Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy)

Dosing and uses of Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical)

• Adult
• Pediatric

 

Adult dosage forms and strengths

topical ointment

• 54%

topical lip balm

• 77%

 

Skin or Lip Moisturizing

Apply topically to affected area(s) prn

 

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

topical ointment

• 54%

topical lip balm

• 77%

 

Skin or Lip Moisturizing

Apply topically to affected area(s) prn

 

Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

Potential for hypersensitivity

 

Warnings

Cautions

For external use only

Does not contain sunscreen; use sunscreen in conjunction in sun exposed areas

Do not use in nose to avoid lipid aspiration; use water based moisturizer formulated for nasal use instead

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: A

Lactation: Avoid application to breast area if breast feeding

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical)

Mechanism of action

Skin emollient and protectant