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