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ZINC OXIDE SKIN PROTECTANT

Standard Dose
■ change wet and soiled diapers promptly ■ cleanse the diaper area and allow skin to dry ■ apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps protect from wetness
Summary

Indications and usage ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps protect from wetness Dosage and administration ■ change wet and soiled diapers promptly ■ cleanse the diaper area and allow skin to dry ■ apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged Warnings and cautions For external use only. do not get into eyes ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps protect from wetness Dosage and administration ■ change wet and soiled diapers promptly ■ cleanse the diaper area and allow skin to dry ■ apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged Warnings and cautions For external use only. do not get into eyes ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • For external use only.
  • do not get into eyes ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.