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CVS Zinc Oxide

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2024-11-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ZINC OXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Zinc oxide 20%

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses
  • helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness.
  • dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Warnings

For external use only

Label information

When using this product, avoid contact with the eyes

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Directions
  • apply liberally as often as necessary

For diaper rash:

  • change wet or soiled diapers promptly
  • cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry
  • apply ointment liberally, as often as necessary, with each diaper change and especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, petrolatum

Questions or comments?

Store at room temperature 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F).

Zinc Oxide Tube 1oz

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

CVS Pharmacy

ZINC OXIDE

Skin Protectant Ointment

ZINC OXIDE 20%                  NET WT 1 oz (28g)

CVS Zinc Oxide 1 oz Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

CVS Pharmacy

Zinc Oxide

Skin Protectant Ointment

Zinc Oxide 20%                  NET WT 1 oz (28g)

DailyMed Set ID: d67533b1-ae3f-4c9a-a6c9-a742290c90e9 · Version 2
NDC: 69842-065