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    Topical Barrier Preparations (Topical) (Ointment, Cream, Lotion, Pad, Swab, Spray, Paste)

    (ELON BARRIER PROTECTANT)
    Topical Barrier Preparations (On the skin)
    Treats and prevents diaper rash, severely dry or chapped skin, minor burns, and other skin irritations.
    Adapt Paste , Coloplast Prep , D-R-C Peri-Rectal Creme , Dermadrox , Elon Barrier Protectant , Handshield , Lantiseptic Skin Protectant , Lobana Peri-Garde , PeriShield , Prean , Shield Skin , Skin-Prep , Skin-Prep Wipes , Soothe & Cool Inzo , Step 3 Moisture Barrier

    When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
    You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to petrolatum, lanolin, dimethicone, or zinc oxide.

    How to Use This Medicine:
    Ointment, Cream, Lotion, Pad, Swab, Spray, Paste

    • Change wet and soiled diapers right away. Clean the diaper area and allow to dry.
    • Clean minor wounds before applying this medicine.
    • Use this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
    • Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently. Do not rub in the medicine that came in a pad, swab, or spray. Allow the pad, swab, or spray medicine to dry before covering the treated skin area.
    • Apply this medicine as often as needed (for babies, with each diaper change), unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

    Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

    Warnings While Using This Medicine:

    • For adult women, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
    • Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
    • If someone accidentally swallows some of this medicine, call your local poison control center.
    • If rash gets worse or does not get better within 7 days, call your doctor.
    • Do not use this medicine on deep cuts or wounds or on skin that is infected.

    Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
    Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

    • Increased redness or blistering on the skin

    If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088