Moisturel (Petrolatum – Dimethicone)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on May 19, 2023

MOISTUREL®

Westwood-Squibb

Petrolatum – Dimethicone

Emollient – Moisturizer

Indications And Clinical Uses: Heals and protects dry sensitive skin. Relieves associated itching.

Contra-Indications: The presence of acute inflammation or a known sensitivity to any of its components.

Dosage: Apply to skin as often as needed, preferably after bathing, to soften and smooth dry skin and relieve itching.

Availability And Storage: Cream: Each jar contains: petrolatum 30% and dimethicone 1% in a fragrance-free, paraben-free vehicle. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carbomer 934, cetyl alcohol, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, Kathon CG, laureth-23, magnesium aluminum silicate, PVP hexadecene copolymer, PG dioctanoate, sodium hydroxide, steareth-2 and water. Jars of 120 and 450 g.

Lotion: Each bottle of fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-greasy moisturizer contains: white petrolatum 6% and dimethicone 3%. Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzyl alcohol, carbomer-934, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth-23, magnesium aluminum silicate, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide, steareth-2 and water. Flip top bottles of 225 mL. Pump top bottles of 400 mL.

MOISTUREL® Westwood-Squibb Petrolatum – Dimethicone Emollient – Moisturizer

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.