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Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Petrolatum 713 mg/g Ointment, 99 g — NDC 69968-0494-03 package photo
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Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Petrolatum 713 mg/g Ointment, 99 g — NDC 69968-0494-3 (Billing 69968-0494-03)

by Kenvue Brands LLC · 99 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of 99 g of Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Petrolatum 713 mg/g Ointment from Kenvue Brands LLC, marketed since Feb 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 69968-0494-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69968-0494-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69968-0494-3
Product NDC 69968-0494
11-digit billing NDC 69968049403
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 2118570, 2118572
UNII 4T6H12BN9U
UPC 0312547034913
Application # M016
SPL Set ID 30f06dbb-de8c-43ee-b1ed-99ffd59dd3ab
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-02-25
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance PETROLATUM
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2118570
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69968-0494-3 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 69968-0494-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing Petrolatum is a topical ointment containing petrolatum, a mineral oil-based moisturizer. Petrolatum is commonly used to soften and protect skin and is typically found in products meant to soothe minor skin irritation and help lock in moisture. This is an over-the-counter monograph drug, which means it is marketed under FDA's established guidelines for this class of skin protectant products rather than through an individual product application.

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Petrolatum — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Petrolatum (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
69968-0494-03 You're viewing this Main listing 99 g in 1 TUBE 2019-02-25 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing 713 mg/gthis 69968-0494-03 Kenvue 99 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Feb 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 9E8X80D2L0
    A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
  • UNII 512OYT1CRR
    Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It's used in medicines as a base for suppositories and as a lubricant to help pills dissolve smoothly.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
  • UNII I9O0E3H2ZE
    Paraffin is a waxy, petroleum-derived substance used as a coating, lubricant, and hardening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and gives pills a smooth finish.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesMineral Oil, Paraffin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerKenvue Brands LLC
FDA applicationM016 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69968
First marketedFeb 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio567 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 47 words ▾

Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness Temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips Temporarily protects minor: Cuts Scrapes Burns Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 49 words ▾

Directions For diaper rash: Change wet or soiled diapers promptly Cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry Apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged For skin irritation : apply as needed

⚠️ Warnings 71 words ▾

Warnings For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Do not use on Deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 23 words ▾

Other Information Protect from excessive Heat (40°C/104°F) and freezing. Twist off cap, remove quality seal. Do not use if quality seal is broken.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient White Petrolatum 71.3%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 12 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Skin Protectant

📄 Do Not Use 12 words ▾

Do not use on Deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns

📄 When Using This Product 9 words ▾

When using this product do not get into eyes

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 25 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 7 words ▾

Questions? Call toll-free 800-720-3843 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 50 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 99 g Jar Label OF PEDIATRICIANS #1 CHOICE & PARENTS Desitin ® Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment Petrolatum skin protectant Instantly relieves irritated skin Prevents and treats diaper rash Free from parabens, phthalates, dyes, and fragrance Hypoallergenic Pediatrician & Dermatologist tested NET WT

3.5 OZ (99 g) Desitin_1

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Desitin Multi-Purpose Healing (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Rash45
Pneumonia31
Pruritus31
Cellulitis29
Dyspnoea24
Urinary Tract Infection24
Dizziness23

Age at onset

Neonate5
Infant3
Child9
Adolescent3
Adult57
Elderly59

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 55%
Female · 45%

Serious outcomes

Death72
Life-threatening49
Disabling8
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 72 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Kenvue Brands LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Kenvue Brands LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 69968-0488-07 · Kenvue 69968-0511-01 · Kenvue →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.