Metanium ointment

How does it work?

Metanium ointment contains titanium dioxide, titanium peroxide, titanium salicylate in a water-repellant, siliconised base. It is a type of medicine called a barrier ointment and is used to treat nappy rash.

Barrier ointments like Metanium work by forming a protective water repellant film on surface of the skin. This creates a barrier between the baby's delicate skin and the irritants in urine and faeces.

After removing the soiled nappy, gently clean the skin and pat it dry. Wash your hands, then dab a small amount of ointment onto the sore area of skin. Spread it thinly so that the skin texture can still be seen through the ointment. Repeat this at each nappy change to treat nappy rash.

Click on the link below for more information and advice on treating nappy rash.

What is it used for?

Nappy rash.

Warning!

This ointment is for external use on the skin only.

If the rash doesn't improve in a few days or gets worse, seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or health visitor. You should also contact a doctor if the baby's skin turns even more red, warm and swollen, and the baby gets a temperature, as the nappy rash may be caused by a bacterial infection that requires medical treatment.

Metanium ointment may stain some fabrics.

Not to be used in

Allergy to any ingredient.

This medicine should not be used if your child is allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if your child has previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel your child has experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin irritation

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine does not affect other medicines.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain these titanium compounds as the active ingredients.

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