Drug Reference

Allantoin

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Anbesol Cold Sore TherapyBerberex Wound CleanserBlister ArmourChamois GlideMederma Advanced ScarMederma for KidsShing-Releev

Available as

0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.005 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel5 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.005 MG/MG5 MG/ML10 MG/ML5 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.005 MG/MG · Patch0.005 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.005 MG/MG · Nasal Gel0.02 MG/MG · Patch15 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG/ML · Topical Cream2 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Cream20 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG3 MG/ML0.006 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.0075 MG/MG · Patch0.01 MG/MG · Patch

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Apply as needed.
How to use / dosing
Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
For external use only . When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, and serious burns.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

45 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.