Hydrating
Hydrating is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient PETROLATUM manufactured by Aldermed Inc. administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260509.
- Generic name
- PETROLATUM
- Manufacturer
- Aldermed Inc.
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 87236-010
- Application
- M016
- Label effective
- 20260509
About this product
Hydrating is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is PETROLATUM. It is labelled by Aldermed Inc. taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 87236-010, application M016, label effective 20260509. It is one of 38 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient PETROLATUM. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing PETROLATUM are most often described in connection with: temporarily protects, minor cuts, helps relieve, chapped cracked, protect skin, drying effects, cold weather. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses ■ temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns ■ temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips ■ helps protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Dosage & Administration
Directions Apply as needed or as directed by a physician
Warnings
Warnings For External Use Only Avoid contact with eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if Conditions worsens Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use • On deep puncture wounds • Animal bites • S erious burns. Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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View labelHow products containing PETROLATUM compare
FDA lists 38 drug label records with PETROLATUM as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.
| Dosage form | Products | Manufacturer | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Aldermed Inc. | 3 |
| — | — | Greenbrier International, Inc. | 2 |
| — | — | L'Oreal USA Products Inc. | 2 |
| — | — | OL PHARMA TECH, LLC Drs PHARMACY | 2 |
| — | — | Rejoice International Corp. | 2 |
Recall and safety notices
4 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0113-2021 | CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 UPC 0 50428 53642 1 | US Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20201209 |
| D-1490-2014 | Dermamedics Complexion Repair Topical Rehydrating Emulsion which was distributed in 50 ml containers with a SKU number of DM 1011 and Therametics Complexion Repair Topical Rehydrating Emulsion which was distributed in 50 ml containers with a SKU number of CR002. | Dermamedics, L.L.C. | Class II | Terminated | 20140806 |
| D-1495-2014 | Therametics Complexion Repair Topical Rehydrating Emulsion in 50 ml and 30 ml containers in the Complexion Repair Acne Treatment System Kit and the Complexion Repair Acne Travel Kit with SKU numbers of CR1005 and CR1007, respectively. | Dermamedics, L.L.C. | Class II | Terminated | 20140806 |
| D-1494-2014 | Dermamedics Complexion Repair Topical Rehydrating Emulsion in 50 ml and 30 ml containers in the Dermamedics Complexion Repair Acne Treatment System Kit with SKU numbers of DM 1013 and DM 1025, respectively; Therametics Complexion Repair Topical Rehydrating Emulsion which was distributed in 50 ml containers with a SKU number of CR002 and in 50 ml containers in the Therametics Complexion Repair Acne Treatment System Kit with a SKU number of CR1005; and in 30 ml containers in the Therametics Complexion Repair Acne Travel Kit with a SKU number of CR1007. | Dermamedics, L.L.C. | Class II | Terminated | 20140806 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrating used for?
Uses ■ temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns ■ temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips ■ helps protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Who makes Hydrating?
Aldermed Inc. is the labeler of record for Hydrating. 38 FDA label records share the active ingredient PETROLATUM, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.
What form does Hydrating come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is Hydrating prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Are there other products containing PETROLATUM?
Yes. 38 FDA drug label records list PETROLATUM as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Has Hydrating been recalled?
4 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.