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Desitin Maximum Strength Diaper Rash

Dosage form
PASTE
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2024-11-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ZINC OXIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

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

Label information

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 paste 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 at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
  • may stain clothing
Inactive ingredients

petrolatum, cod liver oil, lanolin, talc, glycerin, sorbitan sesquioleate, beeswax, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance

Questions?

Call toll-free 800-720-3843 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Label information

Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 113 g Tube Carton

#1 CHOICE OF PEDIATRICIANS & MOMS

Desitin ®
Maximum Strength
 
provides powerful,
long-lasting relief

•    Paraben-free        Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste        NET WT 4 Oz (113 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: af64fc2f-c027-4a68-b368-ee06744a2452 · Version 8
NDC: 69968-0061