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Medicated Cornstarch Baby Powder

Dosage form
POWDER
Labeler
CVS
Label updated
2017-01-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
KAOLIN · STARCH, CORN · ZINC OXIDE
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Active Ingredients

Corn Starch 79%

Kaolin 4%

Zinc Oxide 15%

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses
  • Prevents chafed skin and reduces minor skin irritations due to diaper rash
  • Helps protect from wetness
Warnings

For external use only.

When using this product

  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Do not use on broken skin
  • Keep powder away from child's face to avoid inhalation which can cause breathing problems

Stop use and ask a doctor

If condition worsens or symptoms do not get better within 7 days

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

Babies: Change wet and soiled diaper promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry.  Apply powder liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime, or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.  Apply powder close to the body away from child's face.  Carefully shake the powder into the diaper or into the hand and apply to diaper area.  

Adults and children 2 years and older: apply freely up to 3 or 4 times daily.  For best results, dry skin thoroughly before applying.

Inactive ingredients

Fragrance, Silica

Principal Display Panel

NDC 69842-955-04

CVS Health

Compare to active ingredients of Gold Bold Cornstarch Plus Baby Powder*

Medicated Corn Starch Baby Powder

TRIPLE ACTION RELIEF

Helps Soothe:



  • Minor skin irritation
  • Chafing
  • Diaper rash

Skin Protectant

NET WT 4 OZ (113 g)



[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




DailyMed Set ID: e4a621d1-5687-413f-b0f6-a14ca4a21104 · Version 1
NDC: 69842-955