Vitamin A

What it is used for

■ Temporarily protects minor ■ cuts ■ scrapes ■ burns

■ Temporarily protects chafed, chapped or cracked skin ■ Helps protect against the drying effects of wind and cold weather ■ Helps treat and prevent diaper rash. ■ Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

What it does

Skin protectant

How to take it

As a skin protectant: apply as needed For diaper rash: ■ Change wet and soiled diaper 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.

While you are taking it

• do not get into eyes

Side effects, and when to stop

• condition worsens
• if symptoms last for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Who should not take it

• deep or puncture wounds
• animal bites
• serious burns

Warnings

for external use only

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222)

Active ingredient (in each gram)

White petrolatum, USP, 93.4% w/w