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Nappy rash - Management
Barrier preparations

Age under 6 years
Zinc oxide ointment BP
Zinc ointment
Apply to the affected area after each nappy change.
Supply 100 grams.
Age: under 6 years
NHS cost: £0.88
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Change nappies frequently and whenever possible leave the affected area exposed to the air.
Zinc and castor oil ointment BP (contains peanut oil)
Zinc and Castor oil ointment
Apply to the affected area after each nappy change.
Supply 100 grams.
Age: under 6 years
NHS cost: £0.57
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Change nappies frequently and whenever possible leave the affected area exposed to the air. Tell your doctor if you or your baby are allergic to nuts.
Titanium ointment (Metanium®)
Titanium ointment
Apply to the affected area after each nappy change.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: under 6 years
NHS cost: £2.01
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Change nappies frequently and whenever possible leave the affected area exposed to the air.
White soft paraffin BP
White soft paraffin solid
Apply to the affected area after each nappy change.
Supply 500 grams.
Age: under 6 years
Licensed use: no - off-label indication
Patient information: Change nappies frequently and whenever possible leave the affected area exposed to the air.
Dexpanthenol 5% ointment (Bepanthen®)
Dexpanthenol 5% ointment
Apply to the affected area after each nappy change.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: under 6 years
NHS cost: £2.10
OTC cost: £3.22
Licensed use: no

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