Ammens Medicated Topical application

Name: Ammens Medicated Topical application

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

  • Ammens Medicated
  • Balmex
  • Boudreaux's Butt Paste
  • Critic-Aid Skin Care Pack
  • Delazinc
  • Desitin
  • Hemorrodil
  • Lassar's Paste
  • Medi-Paste
  • Periguard
  • Perishield
  • Prevacare Personal Protective

In Canada

  • Dr. Scholl's Medicated Foot Powder
  • Silon
  • Zincofax Extra Strength
  • Zincofax Fragrance-Free
  • Zincofax Original
  • Zinc Oxide

Available Dosage Forms:

  • Cream
  • Ointment
  • Paste
  • Lotion
  • Powder
  • Spray
  • Dressing
  • Gel/Jelly

Therapeutic Class: Protectant, Dermatological

Before Using Ammens Medicated

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of zinc oxide cream in geriatric patients.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or
  • Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application—Should not be used in patients with these conditions without advice of your doctor.

Precautions While Using Ammens Medicated

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

If you or your child accidentally swallow the medicine, call the Poison Control Center right away.

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