Miconazole for Diaper Rash

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Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum is a diaper rash ointment that is available by prescription. This eMedTV article explains how miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum is different from other ointments and describes the effects of the medication.

At this time, there are no known side effects of miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum. As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, many side effects that have been reported with the ointment may actually be symptoms of the diaper rash itself.

Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum is used for treating diaper rashes accompanied by a yeast infection. This eMedTV resource covers miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum uses in more detail and explains how the ointment works.

Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum should be applied to the rash after every diaper change. This eMedTV article provides other miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum dosing information, including an explanation of how long the drug must be used.

As this eMedTV segment explains, there are currently no known miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum drug interactions. However, you should still tell your child's doctor about all the medicines your child is taking to help prevent interactions.

Miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum cannot be used to prevent diaper rashes from returning. This eMedTV segment lists other precautions and warnings with miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum and explains how to safely use the ointment.