Label: DESITIN MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING- petrolatum ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 69968-0494-1, 69968-0494-3
  • Packager: Kenvue Brands LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • 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

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

  • Directions

    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

  • 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)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 397 g Jar Label

    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)

    Dstn-001

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DESITIN MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING 
    petrolatum ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0494
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM713 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    COCOA BUTTER (UNII: 512OYT1CRR)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0494-399 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/25/2019
    2NDC:69968-0494-1397 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/25/201901/23/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01602/25/2019
    Labeler - Kenvue Brands LLC (118772437)
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