Quick answers
- What is Lanolin used for?
- The Drug Facts label of ClaraVie (Gentell LLC) lists these uses: Temporarily protects minor cuts scrapes burns Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
- Do I need a prescription for Lanolin?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Lanolin been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started August 27, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
ClaraVie · Gentell LLC
Lanolin 50%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Lanolin 50%
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor cuts scrapes burns Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only Deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
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
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician or Poison control center righy away.
Directions
Apply as needed
Inactive ingredients
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Beeswax, Disodium EDTA, Lanolin Alcohol, Sodium Borate , Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
— FDA label of ClaraVie, Gentell LLC, effective August 19, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Claravie · Gentell LLC
Lanolin 30%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Lanolin 30%
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather. Directions Apply as needed
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 In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician or Poison control center right away.
Directions
Apply as needed
Inactive ingredients
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Water, Sorbiton Sesquioleate, Beeswax, Disodium EDTA, Lanolin Alcohol, Sodium Borate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylglycerin
Questions?
Dry Skin Protectant 5g_Sachet Dry Skin Protectant 4oz_Tube
— FDA label of Claravie, Gentell LLC, effective August 19, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Dermact · Marie's Original Formulas LLC
Lanolin 27.22%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Lanolin 27.22%
Purpose
Skin protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Helps protect and relieve chapped, cracked, or irritated skin. Helps protect against the drying effects of wind and cold. Helps protect skin exposed to pressure, friction, shear, and prolonged moisture.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
On deep or puncture wounds. Animal bites. Serious burns.
When using this product
Avoid contact with eyes.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Condition worsens. Symptoms last more than 7 days. Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days. Irritation develops.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Clean the affected area before application. Apply a thin layer to the affected area as needed. May be covered with a sterile bandage.
Other information
Store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F). Protect from excessive heat. See container for lot number and expiration date.
Inactive ingredients
Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Zinc Oxide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Cod Liver Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Squalene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Ethacridine Lactate Monohydrate.
Questions?
Call 1-888-48-MARIE
— FDA label of Dermact, Marie's Original Formulas LLC, effective July 22, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Theriac Advanced Healing · Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC
Lanolin 35.08%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Lanolin 35.08%
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily Protects Minor: cuts scrapes burns
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 for more thna 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 product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Apply as needed ot the affacted area and gently rub for 30 seconds Product may be used with or without secondary dressing.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Beeswax, Extra Virgin Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Lobelia Inflata, Manuka Honey, Quercus Alba Bark Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract , Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
— FDA label of Theriac Advanced Healing, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC, effective October 24, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Dr Sosnowskis Chafing Hero Severe Chafing Balm · Herstat (USA) Inc.
Lanolin 12.5%, stick (topical)
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin Temporarily protects minor: cuts, scrapes and burns.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
on
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
Directions
- Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly.
- Apply a small amount of this product to provide a thin film on to the affected area 1 to 5 times daily as required.
- Children under two years of age: Ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Camphor, Castor Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Propolis Extract
Questions?
Questions? Call 1-307-201-5478 Learn more at: drsosnowski.com
— FDA label of Dr Sosnowskis Chafing Hero Severe Chafing Balm, Herstat (USA) Inc., effective June 17, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Lanashield · Dynarex Corporation
Lanolin 50%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Lanolin USP 50%
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor
- cuts
- scrapes
- burns Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin and lips Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For External Use Only
Do not use
on
- Deep or puncture wounds
- Animal bites
- Serious burns
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) Center right away.
Directions
Apply as needed
Other information
Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) Avoid excessive heat Tamper evident. Do not use if seal is damaged.
Inactive ingredients
beeswax (White), edetate disodium, emulsifying wax, lanolin alcohol, mineral oil, mint perfume, petrolatum, purified water, sodium borate
— FDA label of Lanashield, Dynarex Corporation, effective February 26, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Lanolin 50% · cream (topical) · 5 products
Lanolin 30% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Lanolin 27.22% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dermact | Marie's Original Formulas LLC | DailyMed |
Lanolin 35.08% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Theriac Advanced Healing | Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC | DailyMed |
Lanolin 12.5% · stick (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sosnowskis Chafing Hero Severe Chafing Balm | Herstat (USA) Inc. | DailyMed |
Lanolin 50% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Lanashield | Dynarex Corporation | DailyMed |
Lanolin 3.96 g/14.2 g · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dermasporin | Marie's Original Formulas LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Marie's Original Formulas LLC2 products
- Gentell LLC2 products
- Twin Med LLC2 products
- McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc.1 product
- Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC1 product
- Herstat (USA) Inc.1 product
- McKesson1 product
- Aldermed Inc.1 product
- Dynarex Corporation1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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August 27, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0171-2026
CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other products and lots were found to be contaminated.
McKesson Skin Protectant, Lanolin USP, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 68599-6202-1), and b) 4oz NDC 68599-6203-4 tube, Distributed by McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., Richmond, VA 23233. — DermaRite Industries, LLC
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.