LANOLIN belongs to a class of drugs called 'emollients' (skin moisturizers). LANOLIN is primarily used to treat excessive dryness of the skin. Also, LANOLIN is used to prevent and treat itching, dry skin, or any skin irritations caused by skin burns from radiation therapy, diaper rash, and others. Dry skin may be caused by loss of water, exposure to dry weather conditions, swimming in a chlorinated pool, or certain chemicals that make skin dry.
LANOLIN contains Lanolin. It is also known as wool wax which is a natural substance made from sheep’s wool. It works by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps in the water. Thereby moisturizing the outermost layer of skin and making it smoother and softer.
LANOLIN is only for external use. Apply a small amount of LANOLIN on the affected area and gently rub it in. Avoid contact of LANOLIN with nose, mouth, eyes, rectum, or vagina. In case LANOLIN comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water. Some people may experience skin redness, burning, irritation, or stinging sensation. Most of these side effects of LANOLIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to LANOLIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using LANOLIN. Do not apply LANOLIN to broken, cut, chapped, or infected areas of face, skin, or eyes unless advised by a doctor. If you have any allergy, skin irritation on large areas, open sores or deep wounds, redness, warmth, swelling, bleeding, or oozing, consult your doctor before taking LANOLIN.
Dry skin, Itchy skin
LANOLIN is a skin moisturizer that is primarily used to treat excessive dryness of the skin. Also, LANOLIN is used to prevent and treat itching, dry skin or any skin irritations caused by skin burns from radiation therapy, diaper rash and others. LANOLIN forms an oily layer on the top of skin that traps in the water. Thereby moisturizes the outermost layer of skin and makes it smoother and softer.
Skin redness
Burning, irritation or stinging sensation
If skin irritation, redness, burning or stinging sensation worsens at the site of application, stop using LANOLIN and consult a doctor. If you have any type of allergy, skin irritation on large areas, open sores or deep wounds, redness, warmth, swelling, bleeding or oozing, consult your doctor before taking LANOLIN. Avoid sun exposure, use a sunscreen lotion and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as LANOLIN may make skin more sensitive to sun. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact a doctor before taking LANOLIN. If the condition of your skin does not improve or worsen after 7 days, consult a doctor.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have any type of allergy, skin irritation on large areas, open sores or deep wounds, redness, warmth, swelling, bleeding or oozing, consult your doctor before taking LANOLIN.
No interactions were found.
If you are pregnant, please consult a doctor before using LANOLIN.
LANOLIN may be applied to the nipple area but should be used as recommended by a doctor.
LANOLIN usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of LANOLIN in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of LANOLIN in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Please consult a child specialist before using LANOLIN in children as the safety of LANOLIN is unknown in children.
Before applying LANOLIN, clean and dry the affected area.
Dry skin: It is a condition associated with itching, cracking and scaling of the skin that may be caused due to various reasons such as loss of water, exposure to dry weather conditions, hot water, swimming in a chlorinated pool or certain chemicals that make skin dry. It commonly affects arms, hands and legs. Dry skin can be treated usually by changing lifestyle and using moisturizers. Even then if the condition persists, consult a skin specialist.