Vusion Ointment
Generic name:miconazole and zinc oxide topical [ mye-KON-a-zole-and-ZINK-OX-ide-TOP-ik-al ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals
What is Vusion Ointment?
Vusion ointment contains a combination of miconazole and zinc oxide. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus. Zinc oxide is a mineral that acts as a skin protectant.
Vusion ointment is used to treat diaper rash with yeast infection (candidiasis) in children and babies who are at least 4 weeks old. It is for use only on diaper rash that has been diagnosed by a doctor.
Vusion Ointment should not be used to prevent diaper rash in either children or incontinent adults.
Warnings
Vusion Ointment is used to treat diaper rash with yeast infection (candidiasis).This medicine should not be used to prevent diaper rash.
Call your doctor at once if your child has severe discomfort or redness of treated skin areas.
Vusion ointment will not be effective without frequent diaper changes
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Vusion ointment if your child is allergic to miconazole, zinc, dimethicone, mineral oil, petroleum, or lanolin.
Do not use the ointment form of this medicine on a child younger than 4 weeks old.
To make sure Vusion is safe, tell your doctor if your child has ever had:
a weak immune system caused by disease or by using certain medicines.
How should I use Vusion Ointment?
Use Vusion ointment exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may perform lab tests to make sure you have the type of infection that this medicine can treat effectively.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine. You may use a mild soap.
Use the ointment for 1 week, each time you change a diaper. This medicine will not be effective without frequent diaper changes.
Change your child's diapers as soon as they become wet or soiled. Keep the diaper area clean and dry.
Do not use Vusion Ointment to prevent diaper rash or you may increase your child's risk of infection that is resistant to treatment. Vusion Ointment is not for use on general diaper rash without a related yeast infection.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if symptoms do not imp...
