"dimethicone"
Patient Counselling
Patient Education: Dimethicone <1-3>
Prevention
References
1. Hagemeier, NE. Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat. In: Berardi, RR, Ferreri, SP, Remington, TL, eds. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 16th ed. Washington, DC; 2009:675-682.
2. Sibbald, D. Diaper Dermatitis. In: McLeod PJ, Allen M, Conly J, eds. Patient Self-Care - Helping Your Patients Make Therapeutic Choices. 2nd ed. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2010: 534-545.
3. Canadian Paediatric Society. Diaper Rash. Available at: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca. Accessibility verified February 20th, 2013.
Prevention
- Change your baby's diaper often, especially if he or she has diarrhea. You should check your baby's diaper every 2-3 hours and change it if it is wet.
- When you change your baby's diaper, wash his or her bottom with mild soap and warm water (or just water if there is no stool), rinse and pat dry.
- Apply a barrier cream containing 1-30% dimethicone liberally every time that you change the baby's diaper. Clean the cream off with soap and water after each diaper change and reapply.
- Do not share creams with other children.
- Do not touch your baby's skin and put your fingers back into the jar. Use a different finger if you need more ointment.
- Avoid using products that contain fragrances or additives such as lanolin as they may irritate your baby's skin.
- Although dimethicone creams are typically well-tolerated, discontinue the product if it irritates your baby's skin (i.e redness, bumps, etc.)
- Discard products that are discolored or whose expiration date has passed.
References
1. Hagemeier, NE. Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat. In: Berardi, RR, Ferreri, SP, Remington, TL, eds. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 16th ed. Washington, DC; 2009:675-682.
2. Sibbald, D. Diaper Dermatitis. In: McLeod PJ, Allen M, Conly J, eds. Patient Self-Care - Helping Your Patients Make Therapeutic Choices. 2nd ed. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2010: 534-545.
3. Canadian Paediatric Society. Diaper Rash. Available at: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca. Accessibility verified February 20th, 2013.