Same molecule as A&D Ointment
Diaper rash. Minor burns. Chapped skin. Dry patches. One classic ointment addresses all of them, with vitamins.
Petrolatum base plus Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Protects, soothes, and promotes healing. Safe for infants, adults, and everyone between. 4 oz.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Apply a generous, visible layer at every diaper change for prevention
- For an existing rash: apply thickly at every change. A thin layer is not enough.
- For minor burns: apply after cooling the area with water
- For dry cracked skin: apply morning and evening
- Safe on newborns. No age restriction.
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Diaper rash prevention and treatment
- Chapped skin, chapped lips, friction irritation
- Minor burns after cooling with water
- Newborn through adult use
Use with caution
- Not for deep wounds or burns with broken skin
- Discontinue if irritation develops
- Avoid contact with eyes
Before you buy just the tablet, look at this.
Fairview Skin Restoration Kit$37.99
- A and D Original Ointment 4oz
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment 14oz
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 16oz
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 16oz
Individual total: $46.96 → Kit: $37.99 → You save $8.97.
Plus you skip the $50 minimum entirely.
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Complete the protocol.
What chain pharmacies never explain.
A and D Ointment is built on two active principles: petrolatum as a barrier and vitamins A and D as healing agents.
The petrolatum base creates an occlusive layer over the skin, physically blocking environmental irritants, bacteria, urine, and moisture from contacting irritated or broken skin. This barrier function is exactly what makes it effective for diaper rash. Urine and feces contain ammonia and enzymes that damage skin on contact. A and D's petrolatum layer prevents that contact.
Vitamin A in retinol precursor form supports cellular turnover in the skin, accelerating the replacement of damaged skin cells with healthy ones. Vitamin D plays a role in skin immune function and wound healing regulation. Combined in an occlusive petrolatum base, the ointment protects while the vitamins actively support the repair process underneath. This dual mechanism, barrier plus active healing, is what separates A and D from plain petroleum jelly and from pure vitamin creams that lack the occlusive base.
A and D Ointment is one of the most underappreciated products on my shelf. Parents know it for diaper rash, which is a legitimate use. Adults use it for minor burns, dry cracked skin in Mississippi winters, chapped lips when nothing else works, and friction irritation. The vitamin A and D content adds genuine therapeutic value beyond what plain Vaseline provides. One practical note: apply it generously for diaper rash. A thin layer on inflamed infant skin is not enough.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
How is this different from the brand on the same shelf?
Where we stock the brand name (Neosporin, CeraVe, Lamisil, etc.), the medicine is identical. Our price is what changes. Where a category has equally effective generic active ingredients, the FDA bioequivalence standard guarantees the same active ingredient at the same dose. The pharmacist context on every product page is the part you cannot get at a chain.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You'll receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50. Defense Kit purchases skip the $50 minimum entirely.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened skincare and wound care products are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right.
Can I use this with my prescription medications or topical Rx?
Most OTC skin and wound products are compatible with prescription topicals, but the order and timing of application matter. Steroid creams, retinoids, and prescription antifungals each have their own rules. For any combination involving prescriptions, please call us at the pharmacy for a free consultation. No appointment, no hold music.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Most products in this collection are safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed on small skin surface areas. Exceptions include hydrocortisone over large areas, terbinafine (Lamisil) during pregnancy, and selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) on the scalp. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation.
One product is good. The kit is the protocol.
Dr. Mike doesn't hand patients single products. He hands them protocols. The Fairview Skin Restoration Kit is the full version of what most people need. And it skips the $50 minimum.