Lanolin is a skin moisturizer to prevent and treat dry, rough, itchy, or irritated skin. This moisturizer can also be used to help treat sore nipples in nursing mothers and diaper rash in babies. Lanolin is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in fleece.
Lanolin works by forming an oil layer that is useful for holding water evaporation from the outer skin layer. In addition to skin moisturizing products, lanolin is also contained in several skin care and beauty products, such as soap and lipstick.
Lanolin trademark: Decubal, Holly, Lansinoh, Sudocream
What is Lanolin
| group | Free medicine |
| Category | Skin moisturizer (emollient) |
| Benefit | Prevents and treats dry, itchy, or irritated skin. |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Lanolin for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Lanolin is not known to be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Cream |
Precautions Before Using Lanolin
There are several things you should pay attention to before using lanolin, namely:
- Do not use lanolin if you are allergic to this moisturizing ingredient.
- Talk to your doctor first about using lanolin if you have an open wound, a deep cut, skin irritation that affects a large area, or a skin infection.
- Talk to your doctor first about using lanolin if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Talk to your doctor first if you want to use lanolin with certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after using lanolin.
Dosage and Rules for Use of Lanolin
Lanolin can be found in various skin care and beauty products. Read the instructions for use listed on the product packaging before using lanolin. Apply an adequate amount of cream evenly on dry or irritated skin areas.
If you have any doubts or have certain medical conditions, consult your doctor to find out the appropriate dosage and how to use it.
How to Use Lanolin Correctly
Lanolin is only used on the skin. Read the information listed on the packaging or consult a doctor before using lanolin.
Before using lanolin in the form of a cream, make sure the skin to be applied is clean and dry. Apply lanolin thinly and evenly.
Lanolin should not be used in the eyes, nose, mouth, rectum (rectum), and vagina. If lanolin gets on these areas, rinse immediately with water.
To treat or prevent diaper rash, a baby's skin must be cleaned and dried before applying lanolin. Giving lanolin to treat or prevent diaper rash is done every time a diaper is changed.
Store lanolin at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Keep lanolin out of the reach of children.
Lanolin Interactions with Other Drugs
It is not known for certain the interactions that can occur if lanolin is used with other drugs. To be on the safe side, consult your doctor if you plan to use lanolin at the same time as other medications.
Lanolin Side Effects and Dangers
Although rare, there are some side effects that can occur after using lanolin, namely:
- Burning or stinging feeling on the skin
- Reddish skin
- Peeling skin
- Skin irritation getting worse
Check with a doctor if the complaints mentioned above do not go away or get worse. Stop using lanolin immediately and see a doctor if you experience an allergic reaction or a more serious side effect, such as a change in skin color or symptoms of a skin infection in the area where the lanolin is applied.