Zinc Oxide (Topical Application Route)


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Zinc Oxide (Topical Application Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Ammens Medicated
  • Balmex
  • Boudreaux's Butt Paste
  • Critic-Aid Skin Care Pack
  • Delazinc
  • Desitin
  • Hemorrodil
  • Lassar's Paste
  • Medi-Paste
  • Periguard
  • Perishield
  • Prevacare Personal Protective

Canadian Brand Names

  • Dr. Scholl's Medicated Foot Powder
  • Silon
  • Zincofax Extra Strength
  • Zincofax Fragrance-Free
  • Zincofax Original
  • Zinc Oxide

Description

Zinc oxide topical cream is used to treat and prevent diaper rash. It is also used to protect skin from being irritated and wet caused by diaper use.

This medicine is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Cream
  • Ointment
  • Paste
  • Lotion
  • Powder
  • Dressing
  • Gel/Jelly
Before Using
DR603605 Portions of this document last updated: April 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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