Petroleum Jelly Coupons & Prices

White petroleum jelly is an inexpensive over-the-counter skin protectant sold under brand names like Vaseline and CVS Health Petroleum Jelly, as well as many store and generic versions. Because it is a common household staple, most people buy it right off the shelf, but a white-petroleum-jelly coupon from Rx.com can help you compare prices at pharmacies near you, and some larger or medical-grade sizes can be cheaper with a coupon or when your provider writes it as a prescription. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price.

What is white petroleum jelly and how does it work?

White petroleum jelly (generic name white petrolatum) is an FDA-recognized over-the-counter skin protectant and emollient. It works as an occlusive, meaning it forms a physical barrier on the surface of the skin that seals in the skin's own moisture and shields the area from outside irritants. It does not add medicine to your skin; instead it protects and helps the skin heal itself.

Its recognized over-the-counter skin-protectant uses are to temporarily protect and help relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips, to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, to protect skin from the drying effects of wind and cold weather, and to help treat and prevent diaper rash. It is also widely and safely used as a general moisturizer for dry skin, to seal in moisture after minor skin procedures, and to soften cuticles. A separate sterile ophthalmic form of petrolatum is made specifically as a lubricant eye ointment for dry eyes.

Cost and how to save with an Rx.com coupon

White petroleum jelly is an inexpensive over-the-counter product, and a generic version is available, so most shoppers simply pick it up in the skin-care aisle. When you need a larger tub, a specialty or medical-grade petrolatum, or want to compare what different pharmacies charge, an Rx.com coupon lets you check local prices side by side. In some cases an OTC item like this is cheaper with a coupon, or when a provider writes it as a prescription so it runs through the pharmacy.

Prices change often and are shown live on this page, so enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you. There is no manufacturer copay card for a basic OTC product like petroleum jelly; the Rx.com coupon is free to use and you never have to enroll to compare.

Alternatives and related skin protectants

Petroleum jelly is one of several barrier and moisturizing products, and the right choice depends on what you are treating. Related options include:

• zinc oxide — a barrier cream often chosen for diaper rash and for protecting skin from moisture.
• Aquaphor — a petrolatum-based healing ointment that adds ingredients like lanolin for extra soothing.
• A and D ointment — another popular skin protectant used for diaper rash and minor skin irritation.
• lanolin — a natural emollient often used for chapped skin and sore, cracked nipples during breastfeeding.
• hydrocortisone — a mild OTC steroid for itching and inflammation; unlike petroleum jelly, it is a medicated product, not just a barrier.

Petroleum jelly stands out for its very low cost, very low allergy risk, and simple barrier action. If you need something that actively treats inflammation or infection rather than just protecting the skin, ask your pharmacist or provider which product fits.

Safety and when to talk to your provider

White petroleum jelly is for external use only. Do not use it on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, and keep the skin-protectant jelly form out of your eyes (the sterile ophthalmic petrolatum eye ointment is a different product made for that purpose). Because it seals in moisture, avoid putting it on freshly cleaned, oozing, or infected wounds or acute burns, where it could trap bacteria or moisture. Petrolatum is flammable, so keep it away from fire and open flame and avoid heavy application near supplemental oxygen.

Stop use and ask a doctor if your condition worsens, if symptoms last more than 7 days, or if they clear up and come back within a few days. Keep it out of reach of children; if it is swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control. Petroleum jelly has a very low allergy potential and carries no boxed warning, but this information is not a substitute for medical advice, so talk with your provider or pharmacist about your specific situation.