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Zinc Oxide Ointment

Helps prevent and relieve irritation associated with diaper rash.

Check the name, strength and form on your own prescription or package.

Brand
Zincofax
Form
Skin barrier ointment
Guidance checked
2026-09-08

About this medication

Helps prevent and relieve irritation associated with diaper rash.

How to use it

Apply to clean, dry diaper-area skin as needed, following the label.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Choose a product appropriate to the user and application area; ask if uncertain.

Before you use it

For external use; avoid eyes and check all ingredients for allergens.

Possible side effects

New irritation may indicate sensitivity to an ingredient.

When to get help

Worsening rash, symptoms lasting over seven days or rapid recurrence needs assessment. If swallowed, contact poison control.

Other medicines and products

Ask before layering other medicated rash products.

Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure

Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.

Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.

For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.

References and product information

Sources checked .

Sources checked 2026-09-08. Safety sections are highlights; consult the full product information for complete warnings and instructions.

Check the Canadian Drug Product Database by product name or DIN for current product information.

For this guide, we could not identify a directly matching Pharmasist medication page. Check the exact name, strength and DIN on your product in Health Canada's Drug Product Database. A product monograph is the official detailed prescribing document when one is available for that product.

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