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
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.
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