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Quad Wash

dimethicone · Quad Wash is an over-the-counter drug containing dimethicone, made by Dynarex Corporation.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

• Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed or cracked skin • Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.

Drug facts

Generic name
dimethicone
Active ingredients
Dimethicone
Dosage forms
Cream
Label holder
Dynarex Corporation
FDA application
M016
Label updated
06/03/2026

Active ingredients

Dimethicone 1%

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses

  • Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed or cracked skin
  • Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.

Directions

  • Apply as needed.

Warnings

For external use only Do not use on

  • Deep or puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns When using this product
  • Do not get into eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

On

  • Deep or puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns

When using this product

  • Do not get into eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor

  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Inactive ingredients

Butylparaben, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl isononanoate, cetyl palmitate, ethylparaben, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, purified water

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Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Cream1 g/100gtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Dynarex CorporationShown hereM016 · Label 06/03/2026 · NDC 67777-225Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Quad Wash: common questions

What is Quad Wash used for?
• Temporarily protects and helps relieve chafed or cracked skin • Helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
Is Quad Wash a prescription drug?
No. Quad Wash is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Quad Wash?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Gas Relief, Gas Relief Extra Strength, Simethicone, Daily Moisturizing.
Who makes Quad Wash?
Dynarex Corporation lists Quad Wash with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 06/03/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice