Drug Reference

Lanolin

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OTC

Fact box

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

Brand names

A+D OriginalCalmoseptineCorona Multi-PurposeDr. Smith's Rash-n-AllLanashieldLansinohLantisepticSupraderm

Available as

0.3 MG/MG · Topical Ointment500 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment150 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.155 MG/MG · Topical Ointment300 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.157 MG/MG · Topical Ointment1000 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.35 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.375 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.0517 MG/MG370 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.5 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.18 MG/MG · Topical Ointment

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

Uses
Indications: Temporarily relieves minor burns, dry, chapped, fissured and macerated skin and lips, also relieves Psoriais, Eczema, mild sunburn, abrasions and contusions, diaper dermatitis, hemorrhoids, and prickly heat.
How to use / dosing
Directions: Apply a thin film to clean, dry skin three times daily. May be covered with sterile gauze, if desired.

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
Warnings: For external use only. Discontinue use if signs of irritation appear. If condition worsens consult a doctor. Do not use over deep, infected, or puncture wounds.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

29 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.