The base used in Lucas' Papaw Ointment meets the purity and safety standards of the United States FDA and the European Pharmacopeia.
It is a pharmaceutical-grade base that is tested and screened for the level of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Penreco USP-grade Petrolatums are not mutagenic or toxic to reproduction.
The ointment has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and can be used as a local topical application on the following:
Minor Burns & Scalds
Sunburn
Gravel Rash, Cuts & Minor Open Wounds
Nappy Rash & Chafing
Insect Bites
Splinters & Thorns
Many users of the ointment also report temporary relief of the symptoms of dermatitis and eczema.
