Best OTC Drugs 2024

Best OTC Choices in Incontinence-Related Skin Protectants

When suffering from incontinence, topical skin treatments provide a barrier to shield the skin from irritants such as urine, stool, and excess moisture. Here are Money’s picks for the best topical incontinence-related skin protectants, along with data on their active ingredients and general notes about their efficacy and side effects.

The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.

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Rank
Medication
Active Ingredients
Important Points
#1
A&D Ointment Lanolin Petrolatum
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Can apply as needed
  • Dye-free
  • Paraben-free
#9
Aloe Vesta Protective Ointment Petrolatum
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Can apply as needed
#5
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Petrolatum
  • Preservative-free
  • Fragrance-free
  • Protects and treats chapped skin and lips
#4
Balmex Zinc oxide
  • Works within 3 hours
  • Can apply as needed
  • Forms protective barrier
#2
Calmoseptine Ointment Menthol Zinc oxide
  • Anti-itch
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Can leave residue
#3
Desitin Zinc oxide
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Can apply as needed
  • Works as soon as within 12 hours
#6
Secura Protective Ointment Petrolatum
  • Contains clove oil to mask odor
  • Protects skin
  • Contains vitamins A, D, and E
#7
Sensi-Care Protective Barrier Zinc oxide Petrolatum
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Fragrance-free
  • For all ages
  • Dye-free
#8
Smith & Nephew Skin-Prep Citroflex
  • Fast-drying liquid
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Alcohol-free
#10
Tena Barrier Cream Dimethicone
  • Fragrance-free
  • Forms protective barrier
  • Relieves chapped or cracked skin
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