Soothe & Cool Skin Paste

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

An overdose of zinc oxide is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with zinc oxide unless your doctor tells you to.

Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.

Do not use zinc oxide topical on deep skin wounds or severe burns.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using zinc oxide rectal suppositories and call your doctor if you have rectal bleeding or continued pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Applies to zinc oxide topical: topical application cream, topical application dressing, topical application gel/jelly, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application paste, topical application powder, topical application spray

Along with its needed effects, zinc oxide topical (the active ingredient contained in Soothe & Cool Skin Paste) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking zinc oxide topical:

• hives
• itching
• skin rash

Some side effects of zinc oxide topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Worsening of diaper rash

Applies to zinc oxide topical: compounding powder, rectal suppository, topical cream, topical dressing, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical paste, topical powder, topical spray, topical stick

General

In general, side effects associated with zinc oxide topical (the active ingredient contained in Soothe & Cool Skin Paste) have been reported rarely.[Ref]

Some side effects of Soothe & Cool Skin Paste may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.