petrolatum topical (Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy)
Classes: Topical Skin Products
- Dosing and uses of Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical)
- Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical)
Dosing and uses of Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment, Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (petrolatum topical)
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