Metanium Ointment: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Metanium Ointment contains titanium dioxide, titanium peroxide, and titanium salicylate and is a topical skin protectant/barrier ointment. It is used to treat and prevent nappy rash in babies and infants, soothing sore, red, and irritated skin in the nappy area. The ointment forms a protective barrier with each application and is suitable for use from birth.

What is Metanium Ointment

Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is a topical medicated ointment used to treat and prevent nappy rash in babies and infants. It soothes sore, red, and irritated skin in the nappy area and forms a protective barrier with each application.

Metanium Ointment uses

• Treating nappy rash
• Preventing nappy rash from returning
• Soothing sore, red, and irritated skin in the nappy area

Benefits of Metanium Ointment

• Helps protect delicate baby skin from irritants that can cause nappy rash.
• Forms a protective barrier between the skin and moisture from the nappy.
• Helps keep the skin soft, smooth, and moisturized.
• Supports the skin's natural protective barrier.
• Can be used at every nappy change from birth.
• The current Everyday Barrier Ointment is unscented and lanolin-free.

How Metanium Ointment works

The ointment's titanium ingredients work together to create a protective barrier on the skin, shielding it from moisture, urine, and stool that cause nappy rash. They also have mild astringent and antiseptic properties that help reduce redness and inflammation while the skin heals.

Metanium Ointment dosage

Use after removing your baby's soiled nappy. Clean and wash the affected area thoroughly, then gently pat dry with a soft towel. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the ointment. Apply a small, pea-sized amount using a fingertip and spread the ointment thinly so all of the affected skin is covered. Repeat at each nappy change if needed.

The ointment can be used daily at every nappy change to soothe irritation and redness and help prevent further irritation, and is suitable for use from birth onwards. Squeeze the tube gently to keep it in good condition and avoid waste, and keep the tube nozzle clean of leftover product so the cap closes tightly. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or health visitor.

Available forms and strengths

• Ointment

Side effects of Metanium Ointment

Common

• Skin irritation may occur
• Mild redness
• Itching or discomfort at the application site

Serious

• Severe or persistent skin irritation
• Significant rash or swelling
• A serious allergic/hypersensitivity reaction

Warnings and precautions

• This ointment is for use on the skin only, not for internal use.
• Do not use if your baby is allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Do not use on broken, infected, or weeping skin without first getting medical advice.
• Do not use if a fungal or bacterial skin infection is suspected; see a doctor for the right treatment instead.
• Do not use in or around the eyes.
• Avoid applying other creams, ointments, or lotions to the same area at the same time unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• This product is meant to be applied to babies' skin, not to adults. If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding and are considering applying this product to your own skin, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.
• No specific kidney-related or liver-related precautions or dose adjustments are normally required with limited topical use.
• There is no known interaction between this ointment and alcohol, since it is applied to the skin and not taken by mouth.
• This ointment is applied to a baby's skin and does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Storage

• Store below 25°C (77°F) or as directed on the product label.
• Keep in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat.
• Protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use.
• Do not freeze and avoid storing in very hot or humid areas.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.

When to see a doctor

• If your baby accidentally swallows any of the ointment, get medical help right away and bring the packaging with you.
• If your child has an allergic reaction, stop using the ointment right away and get advice from your GP.
• If you notice any serious side effects, stop use and get medical advice right away.
• If symptoms of nappy rash persist, talk to your doctor or health visitor.

Alternatives

• Petroleum Jelly
• Desitin
• Zinc Oxide Cream
• Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment
• Sudocrem