Desitin® (Desitin®)

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Dosage form: & nbspointment for external use
Composition:

Composition per 1 g of ointment:

Active substance: zinc oxide - 400 mg

Excipients: methyl parahydroxybenzoate, lanolin, petroleum jelly, cod liver oil, butylhydroxyanisole, talcum, flavorant F-144607, purified water.

Description:

From white to light yellow, a homogeneous, slightly grainy, viscous ointment with a characteristic odor, with possible easy stratification during storage.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Dermatoprotective agent
ATX: & nbsp
    • Pharmacodynamics:

    Desitin® helps prevent the appearance of a diaper rash, protects against the action of urine and other irritating substances and softens irritated skin. Symptomatic and protective effect of the drug is determined by zinc oxide, and in combination with auxiliary substances create a physical barrier, forming a protective coating on the skin or mucous membranes, which reduces the effect of irritants on the affected area and prevents the appearance of a rash. Desitin® gives a noticeable effect in diaper rash for 24 hours.

    Desitin® provides a lasting protective effect from moisture, especially at night, when a child can be in wet diapers for a long time. Desitin® has a weak astringent effect,which causes its use as an anti-inflammatory and protective agent with small burns, cuts, scratches, as well as with eczema and light skin lesions.

    Indications:

    Treatment and prevention of diaper rash. The drug is also used as a first aid for light skin lesions (small burns, cuts, scratches and sunburn).

    Contraindications:

    Increased individual sensitivity to any component of the drug.

    Dosing and Administration:

    For external use only.

    Diaper rash in children from infancy

    Treatment: Before use, wash and dry the affected area. When the first signs of redness, intertrigo or slight irritation of the skin appear, the ointment is applied 3 or more times a day, as needed, usually with any change of diapers (diapers).

    Prevention: apply to the skin covered with a diaper (diaper), before the onset of signs of irritation, especially at bedtime, when the child can be in wet diapers for a long time.

    Cuts; small burns, scratches and sunburn

    Apply a thin layer, if necessary, impose a gauze bandage.

    Apply only to superficial and uninfected lesions.

    Side effects:

    Not described.

    Overdose:

    Unknown.

    Interaction:

    Unknown.

    Special instructions:

    Ointment is intended for external use only.

    Avoid contact with eyes.

    If the rash does not disappear within 48-72 hours, please contact your pediatrician. Ointment should not be applied if there is an infection on the damaged skin.

    If the medicine has become unusable or the expiration date has expired, do not throw it into sewage or into the street! Place the drug in a bag and put it in the trash. These measures will help protect the environment!

    Form release / dosage:Ointment for external use 40%.
    Packaging:

    On 57 g of laminated polyethylene tube with a screw cap fitted with a folding lid. 1 tube together with the instruction for use is placed in a cardboard box.

    Storage conditions:

    At a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

    Shelf life:

    2 years. Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the package.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:П N013720 / 01
    Date of registration:17.06.2008 / 20.11.2012
    Expiration Date:Unlimited
    The owner of the registration certificate:Johnson & Johnson, LLC Johnson & Johnson, LLC Russia
    Manufacturer: & nbsp
    Representation: & nbspJohnson & Johnson LLC Johnson & Johnson LLC Russia
    Information update date: & nbsp25.03.2017
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