dimethicone topical (Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Herpecin L, Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion, Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion, Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream, Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing, Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief)
Classes: Emollients
Dosing and uses of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Herpecin L (dimethicone topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
topical stick
- 1% (Herpecin L)
- Also contains sunscreen (ie, meradimate 5%, octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5%, oxybenzone 6%)
topical lotion
- 1.2%
- 1.3%
topical cream
- 1.3%
- 2.5%
topical powder-geL
- 1.2%
Dry Skin
Apply cream/lotion topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L: Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
topical stick
- 1% (Herpecin L)
- Also contains sunscreen (ie, meradimate 5%, octinoxate 7.5%, octisalate 5%, oxybenzone 6%)
topical lotion
- 1.2%
- 1.3%
topical cream
- 1.3%
- 2.5%
topical powder-geL
- 1.2%
Dry Skin
Lotion (all ages): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Cream (age >2 years): Apply topically to affected area(s) prn
Lip Irritation
Herpecin L helps prevent sunburn on lips, relieves dry/chapped lips, and helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
Herpecin L (>12 years): Apply liberally to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure; rub in gently
May reapply as often as needed and at least q2hr
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
For external use only
Keep out of eyes
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: A
Lactation: Safe during human breast milk
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 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Herpecin L (dimethicone topical)
Mechanism of action
Skin protectant; provides barrier against irritants and helps maintain moisture
