AmeriDerm PeriShield

Name: AmeriDerm PeriShield

What are some things I need to know or do while I take AmeriDerm PeriShield?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Do not put on open or deep wounds, animal bites, infections, or very bad burns or cuts.
  • This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If AmeriDerm PeriShield is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

  • If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
  • Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
  • Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
  • Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
  • Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take AmeriDerm PeriShield or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to AmeriDerm PeriShield. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatologic Lesion

Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Apply topically to affected area as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Diaper Rash

Zinc oxide topical 10% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 10% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 13% cream:
Zinc oxide topical 13% ointment:
Zinc oxide topical 11.3% stick:
Zinc oxide topical 30% ointment:
Clean the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply liberal amount topically with each diaper change.

Zinc oxide topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of zinc oxide topical into human milk.

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