Drug Reference
Colloidal Oatmeal
OTC
Fact box
- Action class
- Non-Standardized Food Allergenic Extract
- Chemical class
- Allergens
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
After-bugDove DermaSeries EczemaEcodermEucerin Eczema Relief
Available as
1 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Cream25 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment20 MG/ML50 MG/ML · Topical Cream5 MG/ML · Topical Cream15 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.02 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.004 MG/MG0.2 MG/ML · Topical Cream15 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Cream12.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment13 MG/ML · Topical Cream5 MG/ML0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel1.5 MG/ML50 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses Temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to: rashes eczema poison ivy, oak or sumac insect bites
How to use / dosing
Directions Apply as needed
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. 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 Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ROYCEDERM ECZEMA RELIEF BODY WASH (COLLOIDAL OATMEAL 2%) GEL [ROYCEDERM LLC]
- DR SOSNOWSKIS MAGIC HEALING MULTI ACTION (CAMPHOR AND COLLOIDAL OATMEAL) CREAM [HERSTAT (USA) INC.]
- AD OVERNIGHT HEALING OINTMENT [WELLSPRING PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION]
- AD MEDICATED RASH OINTMENT [WELLSPRING PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION]
- ECZEMA NOURISH MEDICATED CLEANSING BAR (COLLOIDAL OATMEAL SKIN PROTECTANT SOAP) SOAP [VANGUARD SOAP, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.