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Dimethicone

Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides

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Therapeutic class
Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

A+D Diaper RashAloe Vesta Daily MoisturizerAloe Vesta Skin ConditionerBaza Cleanse and ProtectBaza-ProtectComfort ShieldCool bottomsDermasilDove DermaSeriesMederma PMMederma Stretch Mark TherapyMoisturel TherapeuticMonistat Soothing CareNeutrapHorNeutraphorus Rex Skin ProtectantNew-Skin Scar FadeNormlshieldRash Relief AntibacterialRash Relief AntifungalRash Relief ClearRash Relief with Zinc OxideSkin-LubeTheraSeal Hand Protection

Available as

100 MG/ML12.5 MG/ML32 MG/ML30 MG/ML · Topical Cream1 MG/ML · Topical Cream50 MG/ML0.5 UNT/ML40 MG/ML · Topical Cream17.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream15 MG/ML60 MG/ML · Topical Cream80 MG/ML · Topical Cream16 MG/ML · Topical Cream31 MG/ML · Topical Cream12 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.005 MG/MG · Topical Ointment21 MG/ML · Topical Cream15 MG/ML · Topical Cream1 MG/MG · Topical Gel110 MG/ML36 MG/ML12.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.018 MG/MG · Topical Ointment

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Baby XtraCare® Oatmeal Daily Moisturizing Lotion Lightly Scented Dimethicon Skin Protectant with Natural Oat Extract Helps Soothe & Soften Baby's Skin 12 FL OZ (354 mL)
How to use / dosing
Directions Apply liberally as often 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 extenal use only. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens. Symptoms last more than 7days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

96 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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.