Lanolin
Active ingredient
Sold as TheraCare A and D · Diaper Rash skin…
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 22
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Lanolin is an ingredient used in products that help treat and prevent diaper rash [1]. It is also approved for temporarily protecting minor cuts, scrapes, and burns [1]. Additionally, it is used to temporarily protect and relieve chapped, chafed, or cracked skin and lips [1]. Lanolin works by protecting chafed skin due to diaper rash and helping to seal out wetness [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names, including TheraCare A and D and Diaper Rash skin protectant [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 22 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 | 2 | January 29, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped, chafed or cracked skin and lips protect chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
How to take
Directions for skin protectant use apply as needed for diaper rash use: 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
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 22 reports total. [2]
- Eye Pain 5
- Eye Irritation 4
- Death 3
- Insomnia 3
- Ocular Hyperaemia 3
- Cataract 2
- Cough 2
- Dyspnoea 2
- Fatigue 2
- Ocular Discomfort 2
- Abdominal Discomfort 1
- Abortion Spontaneous 1
Side effects & warnings
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
Warnings For external use only Do not use on deep or 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. (1-800-222-1222)
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Who should not take it
Do not use on deep or puncture wounds . animal bites serious burns .
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Brands in United States (2)
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 1303aa33-2111-b3… · revised January 29, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.