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Zinc Oxide

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Amazon.com Services LLC
Label updated
2026-03-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ZINC OXIDE
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Active ingredient

Zinc oxide 40%

Purpose

Skin protectant

Uses
  • helps treat and prevent diaper rash
  • protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
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
Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • change wet and soiled diapers promptly
  • cleanse the diaper area
  • 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
Other information

store between 20º and 25ºC (68º and 77º F)

Inactive ingredients

petrolatum, cod liver oil, lanolin, Zea mays (corn) starch, glycerin, sorbitan sesquioleate, beeswax, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance

Disclaimer

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue, Inc., distributor of Desitin ®.

Adverse Reactions

Assembled in USA with US and foreign components.

DISTRIBUTED BY: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

SEATTLE, WA 98109

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Diaper Rash Ointment

Helps heal, soothe, and prevent diaper rash

Hypoallergenic, pediatrician and dermatologist tested

Formulated without phthalates, parabens, or dyes

Compare to Desitin ® Maximum Strength 40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste*

40% ZINC OXIDE SKIN PROTECTANT

NET WT 4 OZ (113 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 495fffd7-7b64-954a-e063-6394a90a81fd · Version 2
NDC: 72288-989