Vusion Ointment for Diaper Rash

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Vusion ointment is typically prescribed to treat diaper rashes complicated by yeast infections. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Vusion, explains how it works, and describes how long and how often you need to apply the ointment.

At this time, it appears that Vusion side effects are not likely to occur. As this eMedTV Web page explains, although some side effects were reported in babies who used Vusion, these "side effects" may actually be symptoms of the diaper rash itself.

Vusion is used for treating diaper rashes that are accompanied by a yeast infection. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses Vusion uses in more detail and explains how the ointment works to treat diaper rashes complicated by yeast infections.

Vusion ointment should be applied to the affected area after every diaper change for seven days. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides more Vusion dosage information, including a list of tips for how to apply the medication.

There are currently no known Vusion drug interactions. As this eMedTV segment explains, since Vusion is an ointment and very little of it is absorbed through the skin and into the body, interactions are not likely to occur with other medicines.

Vusion ointment is approved only for diaper rashes with a proven yeast infection. This eMedTV segment offers other information to be aware of before starting Vusion. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the medication are also listed.

Potential symptoms of a Vusion overdose include cough, nausea, and fever. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of an overdose of Vusion (miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum) and describes treatment options that are available.

Vusion ointment is currently not available in generic form. This eMedTV page contains information on when generic Vusion (miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum) may be available and explains how Vusion is different from non-prescription ointments.