Quick answers
- What is Phenol and zinc oxide used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Foster and Thrive Phenolated Calamine (Strategic Sourcing Services LLC) lists these uses: Dries the oozing and weeping and temporarily pain and itching of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, or other minor skin irritations.
- Do I need a prescription for Phenol and zinc oxide?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Phenol and zinc oxide been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Foster and Thrive Phenolated Calamine · Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
Phenol 10 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 160 mg/mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Calamine 8% Active Ingredient Zinc Oxide 8% Active Ingredient Liquefied Phenol
Purpose
Skin Protectant Purpose Skin Protectant Purpose Topical Analgesic
Uses
Dries the oozing and weeping and temporarily pain and itching of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, or other minor skin irritations
Warnings
For external use only . Use only as directed. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to large areas of the body or in large quantities, particularly over raw or blistered areas. If applied to fingers or toes do not bandage. Ask a doctor before using on children under 2 years of age.
When using this product
. Discontinue use if condition worsen or does not improve within 7 days and consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
(Shake well before using) Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Shake well before using. Cleanse the skin with soap and water and let dry before each use. Apply product to the affected area using cotton or soft cloth, not more than 3 to 4 times daily as needed for comfort. Children under 2 years of age : Consult a doctor before use.
Other information
Store at room temperature 15-30C (59-86F)
Inactive ingredients
Bentonite Magma, Calcium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Purified Water.
— FDA label of Foster and Thrive Phenolated Calamine, Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, effective December 17, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Unguentine · Oakhurst Company
Phenol 1.5% · Zinc oxide 6.6%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Phenol, 1.5% Active Ingredients Zinc Oxide, 6.6%
Purpose
First Aid Antiseptic Purpose Skin Protectant
Uses
First aid for the temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Warnings
For external use only
Ask a doctor before use if
you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns
When using this product
Do not get into eyes Do not apply to large areas of body Do not bandage Do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a docter if the condition persists or gets worse the condition does not improve within 7 days
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, seel professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Clean affected area Apply a small amount to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily
Inactive ingredients
Camphor, Lavender Oil, Petrolatum
Questions?
Question or Comments 1-800-831-1135, visit our website at www.oakhurstco.com
— FDA label of Unguentine, Oakhurst Company, effective April 10, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Phenol 10 mg/mL · Zinc oxide 160 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Calamine Phenolated Topical Suspension | Humco Holding Group, Inc | DailyMed |
| Calamine Phenolated Topical Suspension | Pharma Nobis, LLC | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Phenolated Calamine | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Sunmark Phenolated Calamine | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
Phenol 1.5% · Zinc oxide 6.6% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Unguentine | Oakhurst Company | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC2 products
- Pharma Nobis, LLC1 product
- Oakhurst Company1 product
- Humco Holding Group, Inc1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.