Label: DESITIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH ZINC OXIDE DIAPER RASH- zinc oxide paste

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Zinc Oxide 40%

  • Purpose

    Skin Protectant

  • Uses

    • helps treat and prevent diaper rash
    • protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    When using this product

    • do not get into eyes

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens
    • symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • change wet and soiled diapers promptly
    • cleanse the diaper area
    • allow to dry
    • apply paste liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
  • Other information

    • store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
    • may stain clothing
  • Inactive ingredients

    petrolatum, cod liver oil, lanolin, talc, glycerin, sorbitan sesquioleate, penta erithrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamite, beeswax, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance

  • Questions?

    Call toll-free 800-720-3843 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed in the U.S. by:
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
    Skillman, NJ 08558

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 454 g Jar Label

    #1 CHOICE OF PEDIATRICIANS
    & PARENTS

    Desitin ®
    Maximum Strength
    40% Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste

    soothes and relieves on contact
    clinically proven, long-lasting relief

    Free from parabens, phthalates, and dyes
    Hypoallergenic . Pediatrician & Dermatologist tested

    • NET WT 1 lb
      16 Oz (454 g)
    Principal Display Panel - 454 g Jar Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DESITIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH ZINC OXIDE DIAPER RASH 
    zinc oxide paste
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0396
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ZINC OXIDE (UNII: SOI2LOH54Z) (ZINC OXIDE - UNII:SOI2LOH54Z) ZINC OXIDE400 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    COD LIVER OIL (UNII: BBL281NWFG)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE (UNII: 0W8RRI5W5A)  
    YELLOW WAX (UNII: 2ZA36H0S2V)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)  
    PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRAKIS(3-(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPIONATE) (UNII: 255PIF62MS)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0396-1454 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01606/01/2018
    Labeler - Kenvue Brands LLC (118772437)
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