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Moisture Barrier

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Walgreen Company
Label updated
2026-07-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL · ZINC OXIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Menthol 0.44%

Zinc oxide 20.6%

Purposes

External analgesic / Anti-itch

Skin protectant / Anorectal astringent

Uses

A coating that temporarily protects inflamed and irritated skin and helps provide temporary relief of:

  • burning
  • skin irritations
  • anorectal discomforts
  • painful bowel movements
  • itching
Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

  • Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
  • bleeding occurs
  • the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase

Label information

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions

Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Apply externally to the affected area up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement.

Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.

Other information

storage temperature: not to exceed 30° C (86° F).

Inactive ingredients

calamine, glycerin, lanolin, petrolatum, phenol, sodium bicarbonate, thymol, vitamin E (tocopherol acetate)

Questions?

1-800-925-4733

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.,

DEERFIELD, IL 60015 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

walgreens.com ©2024 Walgreen Co.

†Our pharmacists recommend the Walgreens brand. We invite you to compare to national brands.

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Calmoseptine Inc., the owner of the registered trademark Calmoseptine Ointment®.

NDC 0363-6254-07

포장 표시

Walgreens

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended†

Compare to the active ingredients in Calmoseptine Ointment®††

Moisture Barrier Ointment

MENTHOL 0.44% / EXTERNAL ANALGESIC

ZINC OXIDE 20.6% / ANORECTAL ASTRINGENT

  • May provide a cooling sensation
  • Temporary relief of irritation or burning

NET WT 4 OZ (113 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 258f3392-0f42-21e8-e063-6294a90ae9ad · Version 3
NDC: 0363-6254