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GeriGard

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Geri-Gentle Corporation
Label updated
2025-10-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
See original label
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Active ingredient

Zinc Oxide (1.8% w/w)

Purpose

Skin Prorectant

Uses:
  • Helps treat and prevent diaper rash.
  • Helps seal out wetness.
  • Dries the oozing and weeping of:
  • poison ivy 
  • poison oak 
  • poison sumac
Warnings:

For external use only

When using this product

  • Do not get into eyes

Stop use nd ask a doctor if:

  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days, consult a physician

Keep out of reach of children

  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions:
  • Apply liberally as needed
  • For diaper rash: 
  • change wet and soiled diapers promptly 
  • allow to dry
  • Apply ointment liberally with each diaper change
Other information:
  • Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
  • Avoid excessive heat
  • Contains color additives including FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine).
Inactive ingredients:

Aloe Vera Leaf, Alpha-Tocopherol, Ceteth-10, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholecalciferol, Glycerin, Lanolin, Lavender, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben Sodium, Steareth-20, Trolamine, Vitamin A, Water.

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 05b67830-adc8-46b1-b0a0-a6cd2875e80c · Version 12
NDC: 69771-050