Zinc oxide creams

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Usual Adult Dose for Dermatologic Lesion

Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Apply topically to affected area as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Diaper Rash

Zinc oxide topical 10% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 10% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 13% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 13% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 11.3% stick:
Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Clean the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply liberal amount topically with each diaper change.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatologic Lesion

Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Apply topically to affected area as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Diaper Rash

Zinc oxide topical 10% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 10% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 13% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 13% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 11.3% stick:
Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Clean the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply liberal amount topically with each diaper change.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Precautions

For external use only.

Do not use in or near the eyes.

When treating diaper rash, instruct caregiver to discontinue use of zinc oxide and consult a physician if the rash becomes very red, raw, has blisters, pustules, pus, peeling areas or crusty patches, is located primarily in skin creases, lasts longer than a few days, or the baby also has a fever, diarrhea, or strong smelling urine.