zinc oxide topical (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Desitin, Diaparene Diaper Rash, more...Dyprotex, Desitin Creamy, Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest Diaper Rash Cream

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

topical ointment

  • 3.8%
  • 9.38%
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 40%

topical cream

  • 11.3%
  • 13%

topical powder

  • 9.1%

paste

  • 12.8%
  • 16%
  • 17%
  • 20%
  • 40%

Skin Protectant

Apply to thin film to affected area several times daily as necessary

Products vary, check package labeling

Dosage Forms & Strengths

topical ointment

  • 3.8%
  • 9.38%
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 40%

topical cream

  • 11.3%
  • 13%

topical powder

  • 9.1%

paste

  • 12.8%
  • 16%
  • 17%
  • 20%
  • 40%

Diaper Rash Treatment & Prevention

Apply to clean diaper area following diaper change

Skin Protectant

Apply to thin film to affected area

Products vary, check package labeling

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Contact physician if condition worsens, reoccur within a few days, or do not improved after 1 wk

External use only

Avoid eyes

Keep out of reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Promotes healing of skin; provides barrier to skin from chafing & wetness; has weak antiseptic properties

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Images

BRAND FORM. UNIT PRICE PILL IMAGE
Critic-Aid topical
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20-51 % paste
Critic-Aid topical
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20-51 % paste

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