zinc oxide 20% ointment

zinc oxide 20% ointment
SPL v1
SPL
SPL Set ID c3e0af81-b21a-4c09-8ec4-64d1b658b870
Route
topical
Published
Effective Date 2018-09-06
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
zinc cation (.2 g)
Inactive Ingredients
mineral oil petrolatum

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
otc monograph final active Since 2018-09-17
Purpose

Skin Protectant

Description

Zinc Oxide 20%

Medication Information

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
Purpose

Skin Protectant

Directions

apply liberally as often as necessary

Other Information

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

Inactive Ingredients

mineral oil, petrolatum

Description

Zinc Oxide 20%

Section 42229-5

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes

Section 50566-9

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

Section 51945-4

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
Active Ingredient

Zinc Oxide 20%

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Structured Label Content

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
Purpose

Skin Protectant

Directions

apply liberally as often as necessary

Other Information (Other information)

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

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

mineral oil, petrolatum

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

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

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

For Diaper Rash: (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
Active Ingredient

Zinc Oxide 20%

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

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