About Calmoseptine
Calmoseptine Ointment is a gentle, effective, multipurpose moisture barrier that protects and helps heal skin irritations. This skin protectant ointment originally was designed to soothe diaper rash. Since then, caregivers have found many more Calmoseptine Ointment uses. As a moisture barrier, Calmoseptine Ointment prevents skin irritation from urine, diarrhea, perspiration, and other moisture. If used as a treatment, it helps irritated skin heal, with a gentle cooling effect that keeps you or your loved one comfortable. Many customers find that Calmoseptine Ointment can aid in the relief of rectal itch, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures. It also can be used in wound care to treat minor burns and protect skin from wound leakage. With gentle skin protecting properties, this ointment also helps treat minor scrapes and burns.
Key Benefits & Features
- Gentle, cooling menthol provides relief for rectal itching, minor cuts and scrapes, incontinence-related skin concerns, and more.
- Ideal as a moisture barrier, protecting skin from bowel and urine incontinence or wound drainage.
- Antiseptic properties help prevent bacteria and fungal infections, protecting and healing the skin.
- Anti-itch properties help with rectal itch, eczema, and psoriasis.
Who should be using this product?
Calmoseptine Ointment is ideal for individuals suffering from minor skin irritations, especially those caused by moisture.
How do you use or apply this product?
- Apply Calmoseptine Ointment to freshly cleansed, completely dry skin.
- Use a thin layer on the affected area.
- Repeat applications two to four times daily.
| Active Ingredients |
Menthol / Zinc Oxide |
| Form |
Ointment |
| Scent |
Scented |
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
Menthol 0.44%.............External analgesic / Anti-itch
Zine Oxide 20.6%.........Skin protectant / Anorectal astringent
Inactive Ingredients: calamine, chlorothymol, glycerin, lanolin, phenol, sodium bicarbonate and thymol in a suitable ointment base.
Calmoseptine FAQ's
What is Calmoseptine Ointment?
Calmoseptine Ointment is a multipurpose moisture barrier that protects and helps heal skin irritations. It also helps to temporarily relieve discomfort and itching. Calmoseptine contains zinc oxide and menthol.
How is Calmoseptine Ointment used?
There are many applications for Calmoseptine. This multi-purpose cream has skin protectant properties that can help promote skin healing from irritation caused by moisture as well as minor scrapes and burns.
Can I use Calmoseptine Ointment for diaper rash?
Originally designed for infants, Calmoseptine makes an excellent cream for diaper rash as well as for preventative skin care for adults with incontinence.
What is Calmoseptine used for?
There are many applications for Calmoseptine cream. The multi-purpose cream has skin protectant properties that can help promote skin healing, it can be used for:
- Diaper rash in adults and infants
- Relief from rectal itch, hemorrhoids, anal fissures
- Protection for the Perineal area (groin)
- Stage 1 Pressure Ulcers
- Minor Burns, Cuts, Scrapes
- Skin Folds, other moist areas subject to fungal infections
- Perineal Soreness and Dermatitis
- Protecting stomas and drainage sites from moisture
- Eczema and Psoriasis
For questions about how to best use Calmoseptine, it’s best to consult your doctor.
How much Calmoseptine Ointment should I use?
It depends on why you’re using it. If you’re using calmoseptine as a diaper rash cream or as a barrier cream, it’s best to use just a pea-sized amount. Too much barrier cream may rub off onto your incontinence product. Since Calmoseptine is a moisture barrier, it may block incontinence from absorbing into your pad, pull-up, or tab-style brief, causing leaks.
