Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Ammens Medicated
  2. Balmex
  3. Boudreauxs Butt Paste
  4. Critic-Aid Skin Care Pack
  5. Delazinc
  6. Desitin
  7. Hemorrodil
  8. Lassars Paste
  9. Medi-Paste
  10. Periguard
  11. Perishield
  12. Prevacare Personal Protective

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Dr Scholls Medicated Foot Powder
  2. Silon
  3. Zincofax Extra Strength
  4. Zincofax Fragrance-Free
  5. Zincofax Original
  6. Zinc Oxide

Descriptions


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:

  • Ointment
  • Cream
  • Paste
  • Spray
  • Stick
  • Lotion
  • Powder
  • Gel/Jelly

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