Quick answers
- What is Mineral oil and white petrolatum used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum (Yyba Corp) lists these uses: Directions Refer to outer carton for complete information Wash your hands Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and gently apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.
- Do I need a prescription for Mineral oil and white petrolatum?
- 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 ingredients, 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 Mineral oil and white petrolatum been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
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.
Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum · Yyba Corp
Mineral oil 42.5% · White petrolatum 57.3%, ointment (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Mineral Oil 42.5%, White Petrolatum 57.3%
Purpose
Eye lubricant Uses For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun May be used as a protectant against further irritation
Uses
Directions Refer to outer carton for complete information Wash your hands Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and gently apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid
Warnings
For external use only. To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface Replace cap after using Stop use an ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye, or if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.
Inactive ingredients
Lanolin alcohols
Questions?
Call: 866-933-6337
— FDA label of Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum, Yyba Corp, effective August 14, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Vedlube · Vedco Inc
Mineral oil 15% · White petrolatum 85%, ointment (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Mineral Oil 15% White Petrolatum 85%
Purpose
Eye Lubricant
Uses
as a lubricant to prevent further irritation to relieve dryness of the eye(s)
Warnings
For use in the eyes only. Save box for complete information.
When using this product
avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. replace cap after each use.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye. condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
pull down lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyeid every 3-4 hours or as directed by a doctor.
Other information
store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). protect from freezing. see crimp of tube or box for lot number and expiration date. keep tightly closed. does not contain preservatives.
Inactive ingredients
Lanolin Alcohols
Questions?
888-708-3326
— FDA label of Vedlube, Vedco Inc, effective July 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum · Yyba Corp
Mineral oil 20% · White petrolatum 80%, ointment (ophthalmic)
Active ingredient
Mineral Oil (20%), White Petrolatum (80%)
Purpose
Eye Lubricant Uses relieves dryness of the eye prevents further irritation
Uses
Directions Wash your hands, pull down the lower lid of the affected eye apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid. apply one or more times daily
Warnings
When using this product
do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination do not use with contact lenses replace cap after use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach out children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Center right away
Directions
Apply a small amount (1/4 inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid. apply one or more times daily.
Inactive ingredients
None
Questions?
Call: 866-933-6337
— FDA label of Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum, Yyba Corp, effective August 19, 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 ingredients, 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.
Mineral oil 42.5% · White petrolatum 57.3% · ointment (ophthalmic) · 2 products
Mineral oil 15% · White petrolatum 85% · ointment (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vedlube | Vedco Inc | DailyMed |
Mineral oil 20% · White petrolatum 80% · ointment (ophthalmic) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Oil/White Petrolatum | Yyba Corp | 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.
- Yyba Corp2 products
- Vedco Inc1 product
- Reliable 1 Laboratories LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
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.