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INCONTINENCE CARE WIPE

DIMETHICONE

Standard Dose
Directions Tear open pouch and remove wipes Thoroughly cleanse soiled area, using one wipe at a time Use as often as necessary Dispose of cloths in a waste receptacle Do not flush Wipes may be used at room temperature but if heating is desired, wipes may be warmed in a wipes warmer. Wipes should be warmed: In a single warming session at temperatures not exceeding 52°C (125°F) and for a maximum of 200 hours. Discard wipes that have been: Exposed to warming temperatures exceeding 52°C (125°F); or Stored longer than 200 hours within the warmer; or Been warmed, allowed to cool, and then re-warmed Warming Instructions:
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin helps prevent perineal dermatitis protects minor skin irritation associated with perineal dermatitis
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin helps prevent perineal dermatitis protects minor skin irritation associated with perineal dermatitis Dosage and administration Directions Tear open pouch and remove wipes Thoroughly cleanse soiled area, using one wipe at a time Use as often as necessary Dispose of cloths in a waste receptacle Do not flush Wipes may be used at room temperature but if heating is desired, wipes may be warmed in a wipes warmer.

Wipes should be warmed: In a single warming session at temperatures not exceeding 52°C (125°F) and for a maximum of 200 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin helps prevent perineal dermatitis protects minor skin irritation associated with perineal dermatitis Dosage and administration Directions Tear open pouch and remove wipes Thoroughly cleanse soiled area, using one wipe at a time Use as often as necessary Dispose of cloths in a waste receptacle Do not flush Wipes may be used at room temperature but if heating is desired, wipes may be warmed in a wipes warmer. Wipes should be warmed: In a single warming session at temperatures not exceeding 52°C (125°F) and for a maximum of 200 hours. Discard wipes that have been: Exposed to warming temperatures exceeding 52°C (125°F); or Stored longer than 200 hours within the warmer; or Been warmed, allowed to cool, and then re-warmed Warming Instructions: Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product Avoid direct contact with the eyes Stop use and contact a physician if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Posion Control Center right away. Discontinue if irritation or redness develops Gloves diminish sensitivity to heat Closely monitor heat level with infants, unresponsive or skin sensitive individuals Do not use On deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only When using this product Avoid direct contact with the eyes Stop use and contact a physician if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact Posion Control Center right away.
  • Discontinue if irritation or redness develops Gloves diminish sensitivity to heat Closely monitor heat level with infants, unresponsive or skin sensitive individuals Do not use On deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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