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Skin Protectant

ZINC OXIDE 25%

Standard Dose
Directions For diaper rash: change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry, apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. for poison ivy, oak, and sumac: apply as needed.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy, oak, sumac
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy, oak, sumac Dosage and administration Directions For diaper rash: change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry, apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. for poison ivy, oak, and sumac: apply as needed.

Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy, oak, sumac Dosage and administration Directions For diaper rash: change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry, apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. for poison ivy, oak, and sumac: apply as needed. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if 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

  • • Warnings For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if 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.