Quick answers
- What is White petrolatum used for?
- The Drug Facts label of ChapStick Classic Original (Suave Brands Co., LLC) lists these uses: Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, or cracked lips Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
- Do I need a prescription for 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 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 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.
ChapStick Classic Original · Suave Brands Co., LLC
White petrolatum 45%, stick (topical)
Active ingredient
White Petrolatum
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, or cracked lips Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings For external use only
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
apply as needed
Inactive ingredients
paraffin, mineral oil, octyldodecanol, arachidyl propionate, phenyl trimethicone, beeswax, oleyl alcohol, isopropyl lanolate, lanolin, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol, camphor, flavor, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), red 6 lake (CI 15850), yellow 5 lake (CI 19140)
— FDA label of ChapStick Classic Original, Suave Brands Co., LLC, effective March 30, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
DawnMist White Petrolatum · Dukal LLC
White petrolatum 100%, jelly (topical)
Active ingredient
White Petrolateum (USP 100%)
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor cuts,scrapes and burns. Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed, chapped or cracked lips. Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not use
on deep 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 in a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Apply as needed.
Inactive ingredients
None
Questions?
1-800-243-0741
— FDA label of DawnMist White Petrolatum, Dukal LLC, effective August 21, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
ClaraVie · Gentell LLC
White petrolatum 93.4%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
White Petrolatum USP (93.4% w/w)
Purpose
Skin Protectant
Uses
Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, burns. Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips Heps protect aganist the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
do not get into eyes In case of accidental ingestion, seek profesional assistance or contact a Poison control Center immediately
Directions
Apply as needed
Inactive ingredients
Lanolin, Light Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Cl 12740
— FDA label of ClaraVie, Gentell LLC, effective August 19, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
White Petrolatum · Dynarex Corporation
White petrolatum 100%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
White Petrolatum 100%
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
- Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash
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 or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-12222) right away.
Directions
- For diaper rash: Change wet and 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 other uses: Apply as needed.
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions?
1-888-396-2739 Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM EST.
— FDA label of White Petrolatum, Dynarex Corporation, effective March 25, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Drs. Pharmacy Creamy Petroleum Jelly · OL PHARMA TECH, LLC Drs PHARMACY
White petrolatum 30%, cream (topical)
Purpose
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS White Petrolatum USP Purpose Skin Protectant
Uses
temporarily protects minor: cuts, scrapes and burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only Do Not Use on deep 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 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Apply as needed.
Other information
Store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
water, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, PEG—100 stearate, stearic acid, ceteareth-20, sodium hydroxide, lanolin alcohol, fragrance, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, triethylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, disodium EDTA.
Questions?
www.drspharmacyusa.com
— FDA label of Drs. Pharmacy Creamy Petroleum Jelly, OL PHARMA TECH, LLC Drs PHARMACY, effective June 16, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Carmex Classic Lip Balm Medicated Triple Force Formula · Carma Laboratories, Inc.
White petrolatum 45.3%, salve (topical)
Active ingredient
White Petrolatum 41.25% Purpose Lip Protectant
Purpose
Lip Protectant
Uses
helps prevent, protect, and relieve chapped lips
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
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
deep puncture wounds serious burns animal bites
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
apply as needed
Inactive ingredients
lanolin, beeswax, cetyl esters, paraffin, theobroma cacao seed butter, camphor, menthol, salicylic acid, phenol, vanillin, flavor
— FDA label of Carmex Classic Lip Balm Medicated Triple Force Formula, Carma Laboratories, Inc., effective November 6, 2023. 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.
White petrolatum 45% · stick (topical) · 11 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| ChapStick Classic Cherry | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Classic Original | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Classic Original Military | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Classic Spearmint | Evermark, LLC | — |
| ChapStick Classic Strawberry | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Classic Variety Cherry-Strawberry-Spearmint | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Classic Variety-Classic Cherry-Classic Strawberry-Classic Spearmint | Suave Brands Co., LLC | DailyMed |
| ChapStick Sweet Valetine Berry Much Besties, Mint To Be, Cherish Me Cherry | Suave Brands Company | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 100% · jelly (topical) · 11 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| DawnMist White Petrolatum | Dukal LLC | DailyMed |
| Medline | Medline Industries, LP | DailyMed |
| Petroleum | Vive Health LLC | — |
| Petroleum Jelly | Aldermed Inc. | DailyMed |
| Petroleum Jelly | NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Petroleum Jelly | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Petroleum Jelly | Walmart Inc | DailyMed |
| Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant | Acme United Corporation | DailyMed |
| ProCure Petroleum | Twin Med LLC | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 93.4% · ointment (topical) · 5 products
White petrolatum 100% · ointment (topical) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Little Me Multipurpose Baby Balm | Shalom International Corp | DailyMed |
| White Petrolatum | Dynarex Corporation | DailyMed |
| White Petrolatum | Henry Schein | — |
White petrolatum 30% · cream (topical) · 2 products
White petrolatum 45.3% · salve (topical) · 2 products
White petrolatum 93% · ointment (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dealmed Vitamins A and D | Dealmed Medical Supplies, LLC. | DailyMed |
| Vitamin A D | Henry Schein | — |
White petrolatum 1 [USP'U]/76 [USP'U] · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN A and D | Vive Health LLC | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 41.25% · salve (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Carmex Classic Lip Balm Medicated Triple Force Formula | Carma Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 99.83% · jelly (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Petroleum Jelly | Walgreens | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 86.5% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Medline | Medline Industries, LP | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 99% · jelly (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Butter Petroleum Jelly | Walgreens | DailyMed |
White petrolatum 50% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Crash Cream | Claridei Laboratories | — |
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.
- Suave Brands Co., LLC9 products
- Walgreens4 products
- Carma Laboratories, Inc.3 products
- Medline Industries, LP3 products
- Vive Health LLC2 products
- Aldermed Inc.2 products
- NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.2 products
- Twin Med LLC2 products
- OL PHARMA TECH, LLC Drs PHARMACY2 products
- Henry Schein2 products
- Suave Brands Company1 product
- Dealmed Medical Supplies, LLC.1 product
- Allied Trade Link LLC1 product
- Dukal LLC1 product
- Gentell LLC1 product
- Dynarex Corporation1 product
- Walmart Inc1 product
- Claridei Laboratories1 product
- Shalom International Corp1 product
- Evermark, LLC1 product
- Acme United Corporation1 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.