Dosing & Uses
Dosing Forms & Strengths
menthol/zinc oxide topical
topical powder
- 0.8%/5%
Pain and Itching
Temporarily relieves pain and itch associated with minor cuts, sunburn, insect bites, scrapes, prickly heat, minor burns, rashes, minor skin irritations; dries oozing of poison ivy, oak, and sumac
Apply topically up to 3-4 times daily
Dosage Forms & Strengths
menthol/zinc oxide topical
topical powder
- 0.8%/5%
Pain and Itching
Temporarily relieves pain and itch associated with minor cuts, sunburn, insect bites, scrapes, prickly heat, minor burns, rashes, minor skin irritations; dries oozing of poison ivy, oak, and sumac
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply topically up to 3-4 times daily
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes
Do not use on broken skin
Keep powder away from child’s face to avoid inhalation
Discontinue if condition worsens or symptoms do not improve within 7 days
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Not distributed in human breast milk
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.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Menthol: Elicits mild local anesthetic effect
Zinc oxide: Skin protectant
