Medicated Vaseline Antibacterial Petroleum Jelly: Discontinued Status Confirmed

Product Discontinuation Notice

Chesebrough-Ponds (now Unilever) has discontinued "Medicated Vaseline Antibacterial Petroleum Jelly." It is no longer manufactured or sold in the U.S. market.

Product Details

• Active Ingredient: Phenol 0.47% (antiseptic/analgesic).
• Base: White petrolatum (petroleum jelly).
• Indications: Minor cuts, scrapes, burns; temporary pain/itch relief.

Why It Was Discontinued

• Regulatory shifts: FDA monograph changes for OTC antiseptics.
• Low demand / portfolio simplification.
• Reformulation challenges (phenol stability, packaging).

Current Alternatives

• Plain Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly): Occlusive barrier; no antimicrobial.
• Antibiotic Ointments: Bacitracin, Neosporin (bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin B), Polysporin (bacitracin/polymyxin B).
• Antiseptic Washes: Chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine, benzalkonium chloride.
• Hydrogel/Colloidal Dressings: For wound healing.

If You Have Old Stock

• Check for rancidity (off odor, color change, separation).
• Do not use on deep wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.
• Dispose per local hazardous waste guidelines if >2 years expired.