A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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A+D Medicated Rash Ointment - Ingredients

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Is this safe for adults to use A+D Medicated Rash Ointment?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: A+D Medicated Rash Ointment contains 16 ingredients. 16 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Fragrance

✅3/10

Perfume is commonly used in topical products for fragrance. It can cause minor skin irritation or allergies in sensitive adults but is generally safe.

Confidence: HIGH

Eucalyptus

✅3/10

Eucalyptus oil is generally safe for adult topical use in low concentrations but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some people. Used for fragrance or soothing effect.

Confidence: HIGH

Petrolatum

✅2/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe on the skin when it is the purified white form. It works as a protective moisturizer.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

For adults: Potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is low risk for most people when used in normal cosmetic amounts. The main concern is that it can cause skin irritation or an allergic rash in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Matricaria Flower Extract

✅2/10

For adults, chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower extract is generally safe when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. Most people use it without problems, but a few people who are allergic to related plants can react.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅1/10

For adults: calendula (pot marigold) flower extract is generally safe on the skin and only rarely causes problems. Most people can use it without trouble, but people with plant or daisy-family allergies may react.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Candelilla Wax

✅1/10

For adults, candelilla wax is generally safe to use on skin. It’s a plant-based wax that helps products feel smooth and stay solid.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For adults and grown-ups, putting cod liver oil on the skin is generally safe. Government reviews in Canada found it is not expected to be harmful and is a low health concern. It can help moisturize skin but may have a strong fishy smell.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Glycerin

✅1/10

For adults: glycerin is a common, low‑risk ingredient used in creams and lotions to pull moisture into the skin. Most adults, including those with dry skin, tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for adult topical use minor allergy risk used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups) mineral oil is usually safe to use on intact skin and is a common, effective moisturizer. Most people tolerate it well, but some studies and health reviews have raised concerns about possible allergic reactions and the build-up of some mineral oil components in body tissues.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffin

✅1/10

For adults: Paraffin (a petroleum‑derived wax) is generally low risk when used on the skin in creams and ointments. Most studies and reviews show low concern for cancer, allergy, or effects on reproduction for normal topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sorbic Acid

✅1/10

For adults: sorbic acid is a low-risk preservative in skin products for most people. The biggest issue is allergic skin reactions for some users.

Confidence: HIGH

Colloidal Oatmeal

✅0/10

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No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

Microcrystalline Wax

✅0/10

For adults, microcrystalline wax used on the skin is generally safe when used in normal amounts. It helps products feel thicker and stay on the skin. Serious health concerns are uncommon.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Water

✅0/10

For adults, plain water used on the skin is very safe. It's the main ingredient in many creams and lotions. It is not expected to cause cancer, major allergic problems, or harm to reproduction according to government safety reviews.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

Adult-safe? A+D Medicated Rash Ointment

Yes, A+D Medicated Rash Ointment is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in A+D Medicated Rash Ointment. 16 safe. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.