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Front Pack Shot of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 4.8oz
Back Pack Shot of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 4.8oz
Front Pack Shot of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 4.8oz
Back Pack Shot of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste 4.8oz

DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Zinc Oxide Paste

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DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste contains the maximum level of zinc oxide, immediately forming a protective barrier to help heal and soothe diaper rash discomfort. Our thick, rich, hypoallergenic, pediatrician-tested formula provides overnight relief for baby's tender skin. There's no stronger treatment available without a prescription.

Uses:

  • Heal and soothe diaper rash discomfort

  • Helps seal out wetness and provide a barrier to protect skin from irritants

  • Creates an optimal environment that allows skin to heal

Benefits:

  • Contains the maximum level of zinc oxide available without a prescription

  • Creates a rich, thick protective barrier

  • Helps reduce redness and irritation of sensitive skin

  • Provides moisturization and emolliency to the skin

Clinical Evidence:

Helps provide overnight relief of diaper rash. In a clinical study, 90% of babies with diaper rash had noticeable relief within 12 hours of the use of DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste. DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste is so effective in sealing out wetness and irritants that in many cases, diaper rash starts to disappear in hours.

Allergies:

DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste is hypoallergenic and pediatrician tested.


Active Ingredients

Zinc Oxide (40%)

Inactive Ingredients

Petrolatum

Cod Liver Oil

Lanolin

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Glycerin

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Beeswax

Tocopheryl Acetate

Fragrance

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

  • Change wet or 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 any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged

DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste is for external use only. When using DESITIN® Maximum Strength Original Paste, do not get into eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if: condition worsens, symptoms last for 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.

Store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F).

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