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ZINC OXIDE

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
​BRANDS INTERNATIONAL
Label updated
2023-03-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ZINC OXIDE
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Active ingredient

Zinc Oxide (20% w/w)

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Purpose
  • helps treat and prevent diaper rash
  • dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac
Warnings

For external use only

When using this product
  • do not get into eyes
  • do not use over large areas of the body
Keep out of reach of children
  • if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
  • for diaper rash
  • change wet and soiled diapers promptly
  • cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry
  • apply ointment liberally with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
  • for poison ivy, oak, sumac
  • apply ointment liberally as often as needed
Other information
  • store at 59°-86° F (15°-30°C)
  • avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, petrolatum

PACKAGE LABEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f6f431fa-b2c0-d108-e053-6394a90ae95a · Version 1
NDC: 50157-333