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Whitfield's Ointment

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-1469 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Whitfield's Ointment
NAFDAC number
04-1469
Active ingredient
Benzoic acid; Salicylic acid
Strength
6%; 3%
Form
Ointment
Pack size
1 x 20 g (in Alu tube)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
29 Mar 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
28 Mar 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Whitfield's Ointment is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-1469). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Whitfield's Ointment is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for benzoic acid, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

See symptoms on front panel. Relieves relieves minor arthritis pain in the wrists *

Possible side effects

symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Whitfield's Ointment

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3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Whitfield's Ointment

What is in Whitfield's Ointment?

Whitfield's Ointment contains Benzoic acid; Salicylic acid (6%; 3%), as ointment, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Whitfield's Ointment registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Whitfield's Ointment is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-1469, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Whitfield's Ointment been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Whitfield's Ointment in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Whitfield's Ointment is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-1469, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Whitfield's Ointment used for?

See symptoms on front panel. Relieves relieves minor arthritis pain in the wrists * (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for benzoic acid. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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