What is Skin Prep Wipes? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Skin Prep Wipes? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Skin Prep Wipes overview

BRAND NAMES:

Adapt Paste, Coloplast Prep, D-R-C Peri-Rectal Creme, Elon Barrier Protectant, Handshield, Kerodex 51, Kerodex 71, Lantiseptic Skin Protectant, PeriShield, Prean, Skin-Prep, Skin-Prep Wipes, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Soothe & Cool Inzo

Generic Names:

Skin Prep Wipes

Uses:

Treats and prevents diaper rash, severely dry or chapped skin, minor burns, and other skin irritations.

Therapeutic Classes:

Dermatological Agent, Protectant, Dermatological

Forms:

Ointment, Cream, Lotion, Pad, Swab, Spray, Paste

How it’s taken:

On the skin

What is Skin Prep Wipes used for?

What form(s) does Skin Prep Wipes come in?

Ointment
Cream
Lotion
Pad
Swab
Spray
Paste

What are common Skin Prep Wipes dosages?

Box 50 Miscellaneous

Skin Prep Wipes images - What does Skin Prep Wipes look like?

Skin Prep Wipes
50 miscellaneous box

How to take Skin Prep Wipes

Change wet and soiled diapers right away. Clean the diaper area and allow to dry.
Clean minor wounds before applying this medicine.
Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently. Do not rub in the medicine that came in a pad, swab, or spray. Allow the pad, swab, or spray medicine to dry before covering the treated skin area.
Apply this medicine as often as needed (for babies, with each diaper change), unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Change wet and soiled diapers right away. Clean the diaper area and allow to dry.
Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently. Do not rub in the medicine that came in a pad, swab, or spray. Allow the pad, swab, or spray medicine to dry before covering the treated skin area.
Clean minor wounds before applying this medicine.
Apply this medicine as often as needed (for babies, with each diaper change), unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

What to do if you miss a dose of Skin Prep Wipes

Store this medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep this and all medicine out of the reach of children.

Skin Prep Wipes contraindications - Who shouldn't take Skin Prep Wipes?

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to petrolatum, lanolin, dimethicone, or zinc oxide.

Skin Prep Wipes warnings

Do not use this medicine on deep cuts or wounds or on skin that is infected.
Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
If someone accidentally swallows some of this medicine, call your local poison control center.
For adult women, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
If rash gets worse or does not get better within 7 days, call your doctor.

Skin Prep Wipes interactions & what to avoid when taking Skin Prep Wipes

For adult women, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
If someone accidentally swallows some of this medicine, call your local poison control center.
If rash gets worse or does not get better within 7 days, call your doctor.
Do not use this medicine on deep cuts or wounds or on skin that is infected.

Skin Prep Wipes side effects - How does Skin Prep Wipes make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Increased redness or blistering on the skin