Dosing and uses of A and D Ointment, Clocream (vitamins A and D topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
cream
- 2g
- 14g
- 57g
- 85g
- 184g
- 339g
ointment
- 5g
- 60g
- 120g
- 454g
Dermatologic Pain/Irritation
Apply topically to affected areas PRn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
cream
- 2g
- 14g
- 57g
- 85g
- 184g
- 339g
ointment
- 5g
- 60g
- 120g
- 454g
Diaper Rash/Dermatologic Pain/Irritation
Apply topically to affected areas PRn
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
External use only
Avoid eyes
Not for use in animal bites, burns, or puncture wounds
Contact physician if condition worsens or does not improve after 1 wk
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of A and D Ointment, Clocream (vitamins A and D topical)
Mechanism of action
Emollient