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Menthol and Zinc Oxide

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Label updated
2025-12-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL · ZINC OXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredients

Menthol 0.44%

Zinc Oxide 20.625%

Purpose

External Analgesic

Skin Protectant

Uses

A moisture barrier that prevents & helps heal skin irritations from:

  • Urine
  • Diarrhea
  • Perspiration
  • Fistula drainage
  • Feeding tube site leakage
  • Wound drainage (peri-wound skin)
  • Minor burns
  • Cuts
  • Scrapes
  • Itching
Warnings

For external use only

  • Not for deep or puncture wounds
  • Avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask 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
  • Cleans with mild skin cleanser
  • Pat dry or allow to air dry
  • Apply a thin layer of ointment to reddened or irritated skin 2-4 times daily, or after each incontinent episode or diaper change to promote comfort and long lasting protection.
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature 20°- 25° C (68°F-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients

Calamine, Glycerine, Lanolin, Mineral Oil, Phenol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Thymol, White Soft Paraffin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hard Paraffin

Package label


Menthol and Zinc Oxide Ointment

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c24e2dab-cab4-38f4-e053-2995a90aabae · Version 5
NDC: 10135-701