Penaten
Penaten Medicated Cream
55 g
Penaten Medicated Cream is rated
out of
5 by
177.
$8.96
Discontinued
Description
Penaten
Cream is a medicated diaper cream that is best used at the first signs
of redness, as it starts working right away. Apply a layer of Pentan
medicated cream and fasten a clean diaper. By applying a medicated
barrier cream at every diaper change, you help diaper rash while
protecting the skin from further irritation.
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Kell1 from
Why?!
I’ve been using this for my babies for years and the product has changed. It was awesome before and SUCKS now. Hate the granules. Why are you still calling it ‘original’, the ingredients have completely changed; 11 entirely new ingredients and 11 old ingredients gone. I used to recommend this to all my friends with babies but will no longer recommend.
Date published: 2024-12-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ling from
What were you thinking?
I have been using Penaten cream for years for skin irritations and love it. However, you recently changed the product. It has what appears to be little granules in it, isn’t as thick, and sticks like glue to your hands. I am having a hard time getting used to it and will be looking for something else.
Date published: 2024-10-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GrandmaSandra from
Worked better than any other product I tried.
This amazing cream gave me great relief from several fire ant bites around my ankles. It’s always been a dependable product for babies...and it was really for sentimental reasons that I purchased it now as a garden Grandma. It reduced the pain and swelling in a matter of hours. I tried it on a whim- and can’t say enough good things about its effectiveness. And I see that I don’t have to wait until I visit my Canadian Family to purchase another tin. Thank you so much.
Date published: 2020-07-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
USHI from
This product has changed
I'm a long time user of Penaten cream but, having purchased it probably within the last two years and very recently, noticed a change in the cream's consistency. It was heavier bodied and seemed to coat and stay where applied. Now the cream is lighter and does not cover as well. Seems more like all the other diaper creams. Sorry to say that I'm now not a fan.Ushi
Date published: 2025-02-11
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MasonDad from
Why has the formula been changed?
My family has used this for years for all kinds of skin irritations -- beginning when my son was in diapers. The newest tin we purchased is significantly different from all the others we've bought over the years. It's much thinner, does not stay on the skin as long, and the fragrance is slightly off. Does anyone know why this product has been changed? It's really not the same as it used to be.
Date published: 2025-03-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
SoSad from
Bring back the old formula
I bought Penaten today for the first time is years. I searched for it specifically as it’s a name I trusted. I will be returning it. I was as surprised as everyone else from the last 9 months how much it changed. I came to the website to see if it was just my tin. I agree with the person who posted that it would have been better to maintain the product/quality and explain why the price needed to increase. I’m so disappointed.
Date published: 2025-07-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cactusgirl from
Goes on thick to cover and protect!
I used this on my 4 kids when they were babies to QUICKLY heal diaper rash. I remember one time while on vacation, my infant daughter developed an angry, bright red diaper rash on her bottom. I applied a generous amount to the rash. By her next diaper change, the rash had turned to a pale pink and had considerably shrunk, and again, I applied a generous amount. By the following day, the rash was completely gone and I had my happy baby back again. This product works!
Date published: 2023-09-19
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Aroul from
New formula… terrible
I came to the site looking for a contact as I thought the cream was gone bad… only to find out it’s a change of formula… absolutely terrible. It’s very grainy and I had to smush it in my fingers before applying to my kid… it’s much thinner which I’m not a fan of. Why change formula that’s been amazing for years? Very upsetting.
Date published: 2025-05-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Taylortrish from
Terrible Product Change
I've used Penaten for years on all three of my kids. Used to love it. It seems there has been an update to the product and now it's terrible. I actually thought it was spoiled the first time I opened a new can, but then buying a second one, it's the same. Will not buy Penaten again and will recommend other creams to families.
Date published: 2025-03-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Naama B from
Not what it used to be
Penaten diaper rash cream is not what it used to be. I'm not sure when it changed, but they have destroyed this product. It used to be my go to and now it's a terrible goopy product that is unusable and not nearly as effective as it once was. I don't know what you've done but please bring back the old penaten. I will absolutely never buy it again as long as it remains this new goopy recipe. So disappointed.
Date published: 2025-04-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
wsfs from
The quality is much less good - very disappointing
The quality was reduced several months ago. As others say here, the product is runny and grainy compared with the original.
If cost of manufacturing was the issue, then better to keep the quality and mount an advertising campaign to explain to buyers that price has to go up. The new version is really poor. I bought one container and threw it out thinking there was a temporary problem, then bought a second and it is just as bad. Please bring back the original version.
Date published: 2025-06-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Jaqc from
The formula change is appauling - granular, ick!
The change to this product is awful - granular, too soft and sticky to spread properly.
I will be buying something else in the future. If it worked the way it was before, why on Earth did you change it?
Date published: 2025-03-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
politelynoneoyourbusiness from
NOT ORIGINAL ANYMORE
Count me among the unhappy customers. Just so utterly disappointed in the formula change and the misleading labelling stating ''ORIGINAL". You should be ashamed of yourself/ves for misleading us all (whether it's legal or not!) and I will be switching to a different company's product for my babies. Enjoy my hard earned $$... this last time
Date published: 2025-07-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Llama1717 from
Change it back
Ive been using this product for 22 years, no long will be using it as the change in ingredients has made it terrible. Its watery, lumpy, and grainy. I was hoping to use it on my kids and grandkids. Amazing product that turned terrible! Change it back!! No one's going to buy this crap now. "Trusted for over 110 years" NOT ANYMORE.
Date published: 2025-09-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Madeleine from
Product has changed.
As others have said, the product has changed. Thought it was off but nope. Very weird.
Date published: 2025-02-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Jazz from
Why did they change it?!
So glad I came to the reviews, I literally thought I was going crazy. They changed the formula, It’s gritty and not as thick. Definitely not suitable for a baby with bad diaper rash. So sad it was a lifesaver with my son. Guess I will have to find something else.
Date published: 2025-03-16
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Arlin8 from
Bring back the original formula
So disappointed. I noticed as soon as I opened the new tin that it was not the same. Checked the ingredient list and sure enough, so much has changed. Please bring back the original formula, it’s worked forever why change it now? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Looks like all be shopping around other brands until we find a suitable replacement, this current formula ain’t it.
Date published: 2025-06-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
ronypeach from
Horrible change
They change the texture, so they shouldn’t let it be “original “ the reason why I loved it is no more valuable. I wish I could be refunded cause I took 2 big container wasting my money. I am very sad cause it was the only thing that worked for my babies.
Date published: 2025-02-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Exhausted Mom from
New formula sucks
When we opened our new tin about a week ago, we just assumed maybe we had purchased a bad batch, or the tin hadn't been stored properly. When I popped onto the website to see if there was somewhere I could do a product complaint… I noticed all the other reviews about the formula for the cream changing. As others have stated, it is now grainy and not nearly as thick. We have been using it for a few days to treat a diaper rash on our baby, and it has not helped at all. We have gone ahead and purchased a competitor product to solve our baby diaper rash. Moving forward, we will not purchase this product anymore… Which is really a shame because previously we found it to be our go to product that worked. We now have two tins we will not be able to use, and I can't imagine anyone is going to reimburse me the cost.
Date published: 2025-10-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Unhappy customer from
Nasty new Formula
After 54 years of me using, this is now turned to GOOP with BITS and PIECES of stuff in it.
What were you thinking PENATEN!
Date published: 2025-03-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Cynthia from
Product has changed. I am allergic to it now :-(
I have used this for many, many years. I am incredibly disappointed with the new formula as I am allergic to it! I have sensitive skin and contact dermatitis. The original Penaten formula was a lifesaver to help me get through flare ups. Unfortunately, the new formula has a strong perfume smell, is thinner and chunky. The most important thing is that it actually caused my skin to become irritated. Not sure if its the perfume in it. But now I don't know what to use.
Date published: 2025-10-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Allan S from
New Formula is Terrible
Been using this for years with three kids and adult issues. It has always worked great. The new formula does not work the same and it is not smooth, so putting on sensitive areas can lead to further discomfort. Shame on Penaten for making a change that’s sole purpose was to most likely line your pocketbooks :(
Date published: 2025-04-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Geegee from
No longer my favourite.
New formula is awful. Runny but with grainy chunks in it. I thought I just got a bad one but I’ve tried another tin and it’s the same. Not a fan and will have to try other brands. My granddaughter deserves better!
Date published: 2025-07-05
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Joebob_33 from
This product was mutch better before they changed
Used this for years...i as well will be switching brands. Please don't bother with the phone number and apologies. Just go back to what it was before covid.
Date published: 2024-12-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
User1234 from
Product is grainy and too thin
I was very excited to use peneten on my newborn but when I opened the small tin (which was very difficult do) and pulled back the foil covering, I nearly spilled it. Eager to help relieve my baby's rash I proceeded to use it but was shocked to find that it has a very very grainy texture which must not be comfortable on my baby's sensitive skin in their most sensitive place. Do not recommend and will continue to be a long time sudocreme user instead. Very disappointed.
Date published: 2025-09-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
MamaGLR from
New formula is terrible
Been using Penaten for 50+ years. New watery gritty formula is quite inferior. Stores put them on their shelves on their side, so cream Collects against one side then other side gets dried out. Watery gritty formula does not go on as well and is nowhere near as effective. Very disappointed. Time to stop recommending it and find a new cream.
Date published: 2025-10-11
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Gaby from
No longer a good product
My experience is the same as many others reviewer: it used to be a really good product, rashes would disapear quickly but now the cream is all grainy and is no better than the cheaper alternative. Won't recommend or buy again.
Date published: 2025-04-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
LCWC from
New formula is horrible
Ive known about penaten for over 30 years since I had younger siblings. 9 yrs ago I became a parent and penaten was my diaper cream of choice for my child. My child has severe medical issues so will likely need to remain in diapers forever. I've been using penaten on them since newborn age. It's always been a reliable product, and I never had any complaints.
Lately the formula has changed. It's gritty/lumpy, and a very off-putting greyish colour. It's also more runny than it ever used to be. It does not stay on my child's skin like the old formula did. It mostly gets absorbed by the diaper, making it useless. My child is getting rashes now when they've never been an issue for the past 9 years. The rashes are due to this new formula. Sadly after being a loyal customer for a very long time, I have no choice but to switch brands. Please bring back the true original formula. That stuff was appreciated by parents for decades, there was no need to change it as it worked perfectly before. This new formula is awful.
Date published: 2025-09-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Cjrh from
Horrible change
Had this cream used on me 27 years ago and used it for the first year of my daughters life bought a new tin of it a week ago it’s completely different absolutely atrocious idea to sell this garbage to anyone for their baby shame on you guys.
Date published: 2025-04-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Curious from
New formula is a mess
Why change something that was so well made? If we understood that the formula was now diluted with water that will separate from the cream, make opening the container a giant mess, and can be harder to apply. All winning decisions. You had an excellent product stop ruining it.
Date published: 2025-04-20
