Lantiseptic Skin Protectant is an emollient ointment intended to protect chafed or ulcer-prone skin, promote the healing of skin injuries and serve as a first aid treatment. It is formulated to encourage the proper moisture balance of the skin, thereby supporting the body's natural healing processes.

Lantiseptic is effective in treating the following conditions:

• Diaper Dermititis – With age, the epidermal layer of the skin, composed primarily of keratinocytes and stratum corneum, becomes dry and fragile with decreasing turgor and elasticity, predisposing the skin to irritation and breakdown. Research has shown that barrier ointments containing lanolin and petrolatum - the active ingredients in Lantiseptic - are more effective and longer-lasting in maintaining hydration and skin integrity among residents in skilled nursing homes.
• Ulcer-prone Skin - Excellent results with Lantiseptic in the care of pressure sores stages I and II have led to its introduction for general use in nursing homes. The manner of use must be adapted to the needs of the individual patient and must be in accordance with the procedures of the nursing home. The moisturizing, emollient nature of the ointment maintains a superior environment for the healing process.
• Incontinence - Lantiseptic is an effective skin protectant where urine, feces or intestinal contents irritate the skin. It should be applied to clean dry skin in sufficient quantities to act as a barrier. Its emollient action will help protect the skin and speed healing.

Lantiseptic Has Changed

DermaRite Industries acquired the Lantiseptic brand in late 2018 and determined that improvements could be made to the active ingredient - Lanolin. The form of Lanolin previously used was a decolorized/bleached type of lanolin that, while not a problem for most users, can contain resides from this bleaching process.

DermaRite opted for a more natural 'full-spectrum' lanolin which captures the natural goodness of Lanolin without removing its naturally-occurring benefits, or adding any residues/contaminates from the bleaching process which can affect impaired skin for some patients.

As a result, the Lanolin now used in Lantiseptic has a natural color. The product you receive as manufactured has undergone quality control testing and meets the same product criteria as before, and will continue to perform as expected. Overall, the changes to the manufacturing process have made Lantiseptic a more natural skin protectant.

Below is a comparison of the Inactive Ingredients from the original and new labels.

Old Inactive Ingredients

• Beeswax (Yellow Wax)
• Disodium EDTA
• Lanolin Alcohol
• Mineral Oil
• Petrolatum
• Phenoxyethanol + Caprylyl Glycol
• Sodium Borate
• Sorbitan Sesquioleate
• Water

New Inactive Ingredients

• Cera Alba
• DMDM Hydantoin
• Disodium EDTA
• Lanolin Alcohol
• Mineral Oil
• Petrolatum
• Sodium Borate
• Sorbitan Sesquioleate
• Water