Cerave Baby Healing: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Petrolatum topical

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

What is Cerave Baby Healing?

There are many brands and forms of petrolatum topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Petrolatum is a mineral oil made from petroleum. Petrolatum topical (for the skin) is used to help protect minor cuts, scrapes, burns, or eczema.

Petrolatum topical is also used to treat or prevent chapped lips or cracked skin, and to protect skin from the drying effects of wind or cold weather.

Petrolatum topical helps seal out wetness and is helpful in preventing diaper rash or skin irritation caused by bladder or bowel incontinence.

Petrolatum topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

How should I use Cerave Baby Healing

Use Cerave Baby Healing (Topical) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Do not use this medicine on deep wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.

You may apply petrolatum topical as needed. First clean the area to be treated.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 7 days, or if your condition clears up and comes back.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I do if I missed a dose of Cerave Baby Healing (Topical)?

Since petrolatum topical is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Cerave Baby Healing side effects

Stop using petrolatum topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • skin redness or tenderness;
  • itching; or
  • swelling.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Cerave Baby Healing?

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Cyltezo Prefilled Syringe: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Adalimumab Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Cyltezo Prefilled Syringe? Adalimumab is used alone or in combination with methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Adalimumab may also be used in adults and children to treat many inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Some brand forms of adalimumab are used only in adults. Adalimumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Before you start using adalimumab , tell your doct...
Read more

Kadcyla: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine [ ay-doe-tras-tooz-ue-mab-em-tan-seen ] Drug class: HER2 inhibitors Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Ado-trastuzumab emtansine What is Kadcyla? Kadcyla is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Kadcyla is used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer. Kadcyla is used both for early breast cancer and for breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Kadcyla is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without success. Kadcyla should not be used in place of Herceptin (trastuzumab). ...
Read more

Lenmeldy: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Atidarsagene autotemcel Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Lenmeldy? Atidarsagene autotemcel is used to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy in children. Atidarsagene autotemcel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: hepatitis, HIV or AIDS; stem cell transplant; an allergy to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); or liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you recently received a vaccine or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start using atidarsagene autotemcel. Using atidarsagene autotemcel may increase your risk of developing blood cancer. Ask your ...
Read more