Borofax Cream

Where can I buy it

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Hi Michelle,

The original Borofax ointment (boric acid 5% + lanolin) was actually discontinued in 1993 due to some toxic effects attributed to boric acid.

Apparently though, the manufacturer of Borofax reformulated the product and began selling it again. The active ingredients in the new formulation are Zinc Oxide 15% and white petrolatum 68.6%. The newer product does not contain boric acid. The new formulation of Borofax (with Zinc oxide) is available, but may not be routinely stocked by pharmacies on shelves. So a pharmacist may have to special order it for you.

Most popular diaper rash products available today contain the similar ingredients. Common examples include:

Desitin cream with 40% Zinc oxide, lanolin, and white petrolatum. Balmex cream and A+D cream also contain the same ingredients, in slightly different amounts.

If it's any help I would even ask your pharmacist about which of these products might be most appropriate for your situation.

Hope this helps!

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I hate the new "improved" Borofax, and would LOVE to be able to find the original formula again. It was the BEST for diaper rashes and all sorts of skin irritations. Creams with zinc oxide seem to make things worse, and they're sticky as tar and hard to wash off.

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