Allantoin
Active ingredient
Sold as DCH Scar · Dermachange Scar · BerbereX Wound Cleanser · Bath Bomb 2-pack (Lemon)
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 9
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 40
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Allantoin is an ingredient used in various products [1]. It is approved to help prevent and temporarily protect and relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin [1]. It also helps prevent and protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather [1].
This ingredient is available under several brand names, including DCH Scar, BerbereX Wound Cleanser, and Dermachange Scar [1]. In the last 12 months, there have been 40 adverse event reports associated with products containing this ingredient [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 7 | February 26, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 2 | April 22, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
7 products
Uses
Uses Helps prevent and temporarily protect and help relieve chafed, chapped, or cracked skin. Helps prevent and protect from the drying of wind and cold weather
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
2 products
Uses
For the symptomatic relief of pain and irritation associated with haemorrhoids.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 04b5619b-2122-f1… · revised January 15, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL002400071 · revised April 22, 2025
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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