Calmoseptine Ointment is approved by the FDA for use as a skin protectant drug.

The FDA defines a skin protectant drug product as a product that temporarily protects injured or exposed skin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or annoying stimuli and may provide relief to such surfaces. (FR Doc 03-13751/347.3 June 4, 2004)

Calmoseptine® Ointment was originally developed by a pharmacist for use as a diaper rash ointment for infants. Since its introduction 80 years ago, many other uses have been found. The following list has been compiled from feedback from doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who have used Calmoseptine® Ointment.

• Diaper Rash in Full-Term Infants through Adults
• Skin Protection in Incontinent Adults
• Relieves Pain and Helps Promote Healing
• Skin Protection around Feeding and Drainage Tube Sites
• Protection for Peri-wound Skin
• Pain and Itch Relief in Lymphedema and Venous Stasis conditions
• Can be used under compression therapy
• Stage 1 Pressure Ulcers
• Minor Burns, Cuts, Scrapes
• Skin Folds, other moist areas subject to fungal infections
• Insect Bites
• Eczema and Psoriasis
• Contact Dermatitis including Poison Oak and Poison Ivy
• Rectal Itch, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissures
• Perianal Protection with Ileoanal Reservoirs