• Zinc oxide cream is used for: Preventing and treating diaper rash.
• It can also be used to treat minor skin irritations (eg, cuts, burns, and scrapes, poison ivy). It works by providing a skin barrier to prevent and help heal skin irritation.
• Do NOT use zinc oxide cream if: you are allergic to any ingredient in zinc oxide cream Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you
• How to use zinc oxide cream: Use zinc oxide cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. First, wash your hands. Then wash and dry the affected area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Apply a generous amount of medicine to completely cover the affected area. Wash your hands immediately after using zinc oxide cream.
• Zinc oxide cream is for external use only. Avoid getting zinc oxide cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. U
• se zinc oxide cream when diaper rash, redness, chafing, or skin irritation appears. Change wet and dirty diapers at once, clean the diaper area, and allow the area to dry. To help prevent diaper rash, apply zinc oxide cream to the diaper area before you have to, especially at bedtime.
• Apply zinc oxide cream freely as often as needed with each diaper change, especially at bedtime.
• For minor, noninfected scrapes and burns, apply a thin layer of zinc oxide cream, using a bandage if necessary.
• If diaper rash worsens or does not improve within 7 days, contact your doctor.