Complete dosing information for ZINC OXIDE, DIMETHICONE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Directions adults and children 12 years or over: at first sign of a cold sore, apply liberally at least 4 times a day to affected area on lips as a protectant, aply liberally to lips as often as needed or at least twice daily for cracking and dryness continue to cover lips until absorbed apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and at least every 2 hours when in sun use a water resistant sunscreen on lips if swimming or sweating Sun protection measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularily use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in sun, especially from 10am - 2pm Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses children under 12 years : ask a doctor