Petrolatum + Mineral oil topical
Indications
Petrolatum + Mineral oil topical is used for:
Atopic Dermatitis,
Wound Care
Adult Dose
Atopic Dermatitis
Eletone is a barrier cream indicated for relief of burning, itching, and erythema associated with atopic dermatitis
Eletone: Apply liberally to affected areas BID/TIC or pan If skin is broken, cover with dressing of choice
Wound Care
Tropazone is a dressing and management indicated for superficial wounds, minor abrasions, dermal ulcers, donor sites, 1st and 2nd degree burns, including sunburns and radiation dermatitis
Child Dose
Atopic Dermatitis
Eletone is a barrier cream indicated for relief of burning, itching, and erythema associated with atopic dermatitis
Eletone: Apply liberally to affected areas BID/TIC or pan If skin is broken, cover with dressing of choice
Wound Care
Tropazone is a dressing and management indicated for superficial wounds, minor abrasions, dermal ulcers, donor sites, 1st and 2nd degree burns, including sunburns and radiation dermatitis
Renal Dose
Administration
Wounds, abrasions, full thickness wounds, dermal graft and donor site management
Wash the affected area with saline, clean water, or a suitable wound cleanser
Apply on and around the affected area
If applying gauze dressing, moisten the dressing lightly before application
Reapply as described above every 24-48 hr or as directed until the wound or lesion has healed fully
For donor site management, apply after skin removal and cover with a moist dressingm reapply as directed
For dermal graft site management, apply to the graft site only after the graft has taken successfully
Cream can be washed away with a saline solution or clean water without causing damage to the newly formed tissues
1st & 2nd degree burns, including sunburns
Before application to burns, take precaution in removing any clothing in the affected area
Apply as soon as possible on and around the affected area, in a thick 0.25-0.5 inch layer until the skin no longer absorbs the product
If pain from the burn persists, apply thinner layers of until the pain has ceased
Continue to apply until affected area has healed completely
Application to affected area should continue during any subsequent physical therapy treatments
Radiation Dermatitis
May apply as indicated by the radiation oncologist
Do not apply within 4 hr prior to radiation treatment
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
For external use only
Does not contain sunscreen; use sunscreen in conjunction in sun exposed areas
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk; safe for use
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Petrolatum + Mineral oil topical :
Frequency Not Defined
Potential for hypersensitivity
Mechanism of Action
Skin emollient and protectant