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Zinc oxide

helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

Medication guideLabel updated 2024-10-02

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Drug facts

Used for
helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

More about this medicine

Zinc oxide (15%)

Skin protectant - Diaper rash treatment

Helps prevent diaper rash.

Protects chafed irritated skin due to diaper rash.

Helps protect from wetness that causes diaper rash.

Temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation due to diaper rash.

Helps treat/heal diaper rash.

Allergens: almond

For external use only.

When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Stop use and consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or last for more than 7 days.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get edical help right away.

Change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanser the diaper area, and allow to dry. Push on the bottom to release the product. Heat the product for a few seconds on your hands and apply on baby's bottom. Apply product liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. If necessary, after use, wipe off the excess on the tube contour before closing it.

Store at temperatures below 90 F (32 C).

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NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Zinc oxide; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-oxide

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Zinc oxide. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-oxide

AMA 11th

Zinc oxide. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-oxide

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