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Zinc Oxide drug information

ZINC OXIDE
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. · TOPICAL

Product NDC: 69842-468

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Generic nameZINC OXIDE
Labeler / manufacturerCVS Pharmacy, Inc.
RouteTOPICAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC69842-468
Label effective date2026-09-09

Official product label reference

Zinc Oxide — CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

This page contains 12 source sections for ZINC OXIDE, topical route. Label set 35e67726-4527-4cd7-8e73-30325a32402c, version 12.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash protects chafed skin due to the diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

Purpose

Purpose Skin Protectant
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions change wet and soiled diapers promptly cleanse the diaper area allow to dry apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
Warnings
Warnings For external use only
Adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTION Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 © 2026 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com CVS.com ® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-16190 100% money back guaranteed. CVS.com/returnpolicy
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Zinc oxide 40%
While using this medicine
When using this product do not get into eyes
When to stop use and seek help
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
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage and handling
Other information store between 20⁰ and 25⁰C (68⁰ and 77⁰F)
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients petrolatum, cod liver oil, lanolin, Zea mays (corn) starch, glycerin, sorbitan sesquioleate, beeswax, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance
Unclassified section
Claim CVS ™ Maximum Strength † Diaper Rash Paste formulation is paraben and phthalate free. The formula contains 40% zinc oxide and soothing emollients such as lanolin, petrolatum and cod liver oil, a source of vitamins A and D. Disclaimer *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue, Inc., distributor of Desitin ® Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste.

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: ZINC OXIDE

RxNorm identifiers: 1094560

Package NDC codes

69842-468-26

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Coverage and corrections

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