Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Petroleum
- RxNorm ID
- 204754
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Use temporarily protects minor: cuts scrapes burns temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Do not use if
Do not use on deep or punture wounds animal bites serious burns
When using this medicine
When using this product do not get into eyes
Stop use and see a doctor if
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
Reported side effects
Adverse Reaction Distributed by: Mckesson Corp., via SSSL Memphis, TN 38141 Money Back Guarantee www.fosterandthrive.com ©2023 McKesson Corporation *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Unilever, distributor of Vaseline ® Original Healing Jelly ® 100% White Petroleum Skin Protectant.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient White Petrolatum USP (100%)
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 17 February 2026. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.