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Zinc oxide

Helps prevent diaper rash. Protects chafed irritated skin due to diaper rash. Helps protect from wetness that causes diaper rash. Temporarily protects.

Checked against the official label · Updated

Sold without prescription in some countries Topical Safety alerts on record

How to use Zinc oxide

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

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.

How to take it and how often
  • 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
While you are taking it
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
Warnings

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.

Possible side effects

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

How to store it

Store at temperatures below 90 F (32 C). Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-10-02.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Thinksport Spf 50 Spf 50ZINC OXIDE 234 mg/mL · Lotion · thinkOperations,LLC
NDC 60781-2806Label
Badger Kids Mineral Sunscreen Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 40ZINC OXIDE 22.5 g/100mL · Cream · W.S. Badger Company, Inc.
NDC 62206-4021Label
Spf 30 - Zinc Oxide Lip BalmZINC OXIDE 150 mg/g · Stick · OraLabs
NDC 63645-184Label
Pur 4-in-1 Skin Tint Ln2ZINC OXIDE 132 mg/mL · Lotion · PUR Minerals
NDC 67345-0050Label
Invisible Physical Defense Spf30ZINC OXIDE 20.9 mg/mL · Lotion · Dermalogica, Inc.
NDC 68479-991Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACZinc Oxide 15.2% Cream A4-100589NAFDACItchnil Cream C4-1672NAFDACPeuraderm Cream A4-100621NAFDACAnomex Ointment C4-0520NAFDACCalamine Lotion 04-4727NAFDACExlotrix Powder_ A4-101355NAFDACNino Calamine Lotion 04-5568NAFDACFreshborn Zinc Oxide Cream A4-101261NAFDACDe-Shalom Calamine Lotion_ B4-1995NAFDACDen-V Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster A3-100902NAFDACMore-C Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster A3-101251NAFDACUCH-MED Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster A3-100656

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Globe Zinc Oxide Ointment USP Zinc Oxide 20% Skin Protectant, Net Wt. 2 oz (56.7 g), Distributed by: Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA 101 NE, Third Avenue, Suite 1500, Ft. Lauderdale, U.S. FDA Class II
31 Oct 2025 · Blossom Pharmaceuticals · OngoingcGMP deviations
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Zinc Oxide Ointment USP, Zinc Oxide 20% Skin Protectant, Net Wt. 15 oz (425g), Made in India, Manufactured for: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sacramento, U.S. FDA Class II
31 Oct 2025 · Blossom Pharmaceuticals · OngoingcGMP deviations
Nivagen, Zinc Oxide Ointment USP, Zinc Oxide 20 %, Net Wt. 1 oz. (28.4g), Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sacramento, CA 95827, USA, Made in India, NDC 75834-170-02.U.S. FDA Class II
31 Oct 2025 · Blossom Pharmaceuticals · OngoingcGMP deviations
Nivagen, Zinc Oxide Ointment, Net Wt. 1 oz. (28.4g), Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sacramento, CA 95827, USA Made in India, NDC 75834-170-01.U.S. FDA Class II
31 Oct 2025 · Blossom Pharmaceuticals · OngoingcGMP deviations

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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Questions about Zinc oxide

What is Zinc oxide used for?

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. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Zinc oxide?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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,…

Do I need a prescription for Zinc oxide?

In many countries Zinc oxide is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Zinc oxide?

Zinc oxide is sold under names such as Lantiseptic Multi-purpose, Manzatin-e, Baza-protect, Flanders, Risamine, Periguard, Rash Relief Antibacterial, Rash Relief Antifungal. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Zinc oxide?

The official label lists: Stop use and consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or last for more than 7 days. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How should I store Zinc oxide?

Store at temperatures below 90 F (32 C).

How can I check that my Zinc oxide is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.