Balmex Diaper Rash Zinc Oxide 11.3% 11.3 g/100g Cream
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Balmex Diaper Rash is a topical cream containing 11.3% zinc oxide, marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. Zinc oxide is a mineral ingredient commonly used in diaper rash products to form a protective barrier on the skin. This cream is typically applied to the diaper area to help protect skin from moisture and irritation associated with diaper wear.
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A natural resin extracted from a South American tree, used as a fragrance, flavor, and mild preservative in medicines. It adds pleasant taste and aroma to products.
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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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A fatty acid derivative made from coconut oil. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together in the medicine.
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Dimethicone 350 is a silicone-based oil. It works as a lubricant and anti-foaming agent to help the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and reduce unwanted bubbles in the final product.
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Evening primrose oil is a plant-based oil extracted from evening primrose seeds. It's used in medications as an emollient and to improve texture and absorption in soft capsule formulations.
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Magnesium aspartate is magnesium combined with the amino acid aspartate. It is used as a mineral supplement ingredient and may help with tablet binding and nutrient delivery in formulations.
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A refined form of wax made from petroleum, microcrystalline wax is used in medicines as a coating agent, binder, and hardening ingredient. It helps give tablets and capsules their shape and protective outer layer.
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A plant extract from olive leaves used in formulations as an antioxidant and preservative. It helps protect the medicine from degradation and extend shelf life.
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Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
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Potassium aspartate is a salt compound that provides potassium and aspartic acid. It serves as a mineral supplement ingredient and electrolyte source in medications and formulations.
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Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline chemical used in medicines to adjust and maintain the pH level of liquid formulations, helping keep the product stable and the active ingredients effective.
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Sarcosine is a small amino acid naturally found in foods and the body. In medicines, it acts as a buffer and pH regulator to keep the formulation stable and prevent unwanted chemical changes.
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A fatty acid derivative used as an emulsifier and surfactant in medications. It helps blend oily and water-based ingredients together to create a stable, uniform product.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Balmex Diaper Rash 11.3 g/100gthis 52412-0285-04 | Randob | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Balmex Diaper Rash .113 g/g 52412-0400-02 | Randob | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Balmex Adult Care Rash .113 g/g 52412-0500-03 | Randob | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 52412-0285-02 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (52412-285-02) / 56 g in 1 TUBE | 2021-04-19 | Active |
| 52412-0285-03 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (52412-285-03) / 85 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-04-04 | Active |
| 52412-0285-04 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (52412-285-04) / 113 g in 1 TUBE | 2021-04-19 | Active |
| 52412-0285-12 | 340 g in 1 JAR (52412-285-12) | 2021-04-19 | Active |
| 52412-0285-16 | 453 g in 1 JAR (52412-285-16) | 2021-04-19 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Helps treat and prevent diaper rash, protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area, and allow to dry. Apply cream liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.
⚠️ 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Zinc Oxide 11.3%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Beeswax, benzoic acid, dimethicone, glycine soja (soybean) oil, magnesium aspartate, microcrystalline wax, mineral oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) seed extract, olea europae (olive) leaf extract, panthenol, Peruvian balsam, Phenoxyethanol, potassium aspartate, potassium hydroxide, sarcosine, sodium cocoyl amino acids, sorbitan sesquioleate, synthetic beeswax, tocopherol, water.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Skin Protectant