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Barrier Protectant Cream

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Cardinal Health
Label updated
2025-08-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL · ZINC OXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients
  • Menthol 0.1%
  • Zinc oxide 20%
Purpose
  • Anorectal analgesic
  • Skin protectant
Uses

A moisture barrier that provides temporary relief from skin irritations caused by   •urine   •diarrhea   •perspiration   •fistula drainage   •feeding tube site leakage   •wound drainage (peri-wound skin)   •minor burns   •cuts   •scrapes   •anorectal itching   •chafing

Dries the oozing and weeping of poison   •ivy   •oak   •sumac

Warnings

For external use only.

  • Avoid contact with the eyes
  • Stop use and contact a physician 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 Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use:

  • On deep or puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns
Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions
  • Gently cleanse and remove any urine or fecal matter from the treatment area
  • Pat dry
  • Apply a generous amount of product to the affected area
  • Repeat after every incontinent episode or as needed
  • For peri-G tubes: •Cleanse as above  •Apply thin layer  •Secure with drain sponge or product as directed.
Other information

Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)

Inactive Ingredients

Active aloe gel, Calamine, Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, Cod liver oil, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Lanolin, Light mineral oil, Manuka honey, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline wax, Petrolatum, Propylparaben, Sodium borate, Sorbitan oleate, Tocopherol, Water

Barrier Protectant Cream Labeling

Tube Label (2 oz)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Tube Label (4 oz)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Packet Labels (Box of 150)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 539d9aac-75cf-4efd-bb3e-b465563304ca · Version 4
NDC: 63517-003