MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE 20 % — DIN 02455463
ZINC OXIDE : 20 % WHITE PETROLATUM : 75 % · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP · PASTE · wholesale supply in Canada
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE?
MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE 20 % contains ZINC OXIDE : 20 % WHITE PETROLATUM : 75 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02455463, held by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP, supplied as PASTE for TOPICAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 22-Jul-2019. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
Is there a generic Zinc Products in Canada, and who makes it?
Every market authorization holder with a Canadian DIN for this molecule, and how many of their listings Health Canada currently shows as marketed.
58 holders have a Canadian DIN containing Zinc Products, across 94 DINs, of which 5 are currently marketed. Marketed count is the number that matters: an approval that is not marketed cannot be bought.
| Market authorization holder | DINs | Marketed | Brand names | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | 2 | 2 | ZINCOFAX, ZINCOFAX EXTRA STRENGTH | Sourceable in Canada |
| CERAVE CANADA | 2 | 1 | DIAPER RASH CREAM, SKIN RENEWING DAY CREAM | Sourceable in Canada |
| MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP | 2 | 1 | CURAD ESSENTIALS SKIN PASTE, MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE | Sourceable in Canada |
| H.J. SUTTON INDUSTRIES LTD. | 1 | 1 | DIAPER RASH CREAM | Sourceable in Canada |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC | 6 | 0 | JOHNSON'S BABY POWDER MEDICATED, JOHNSON'S DIAPER RASH CREAM, JOHNSON'S DIAPER RASH OINTMENT 15%, JOHNSON'S MEDICATED BABY PWD - 10%, PENATEN SOOTHING LOTION, +1 more | No marketed DIN |
| CRLS | 4 | 0 | DIAPER RASH OINTMENT, DIAPER RASH OINTMENT EXTRA STRENGTH, DIAPER RASH OINTMENT FRAGRANCE FREE, EXTRA STRENGTH DIAPER RASH OINTMENT | No marketed DIN |
| ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC | 3 | 0 | ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - FOR BABIES, ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM, ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE FOR ADULTS | No marketed DIN |
| COLOPLAST CORP. | 3 | 0 | BAZA PROTECT, BAZA-PRO CREAM, CRITIC-AID SKIN PASTE | No marketed DIN |
| DAWSON TRADERS LTD. | 3 | 0 | IHLE'S PASTE 25%, LASSAR'S PST, ZINC AND CASTOR OIL CRM | No marketed DIN |
| GLAXO WELLCOME INC. | 3 | 0 | ZINCOFAX EXTRA STRENGTH, ZINCOFAX FRAGRANCE FREE OINTMENT 15%, ZINCOFAX ORIGINAL 15% | No marketed DIN |
| INGRAM AND BELL INC. | 3 | 0 | DERA, LASSAR'S PASTE, ZINC OXIDE ONT 20% | No marketed DIN |
| ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC | 3 | 0 | HERISAN ONT 150MG, LASSAR'S PASTE, PATE D UNNA | No marketed DIN |
Health Canada’s Drug Product Database does not flag which listing is the originator and which are subsequent-entry products, so Nexara does not label them here. Interchangeability is determined provincially, not federally — confirm for your province before a formulary switch. Nexara can confirm which of these is actually obtainable, and on what lead time, per order.
How is it supplied and stored?
Pack configuration, storage class and the handling constraints that drive cold-chain planning. One DIN can cover more than one pack size, and the pack — not the DIN — is what gets priced, shipped and invoiced.
| Strength on the label | 20 % |
|---|---|
| Dosage form | PASTE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
Before an order line is unambiguous Nexara needs the strength, the pack size and the presentation.
Substance and classification
| Active substance | Zinc Products |
|---|---|
| ATC code | D02AB |
| AHFS class | 84:24.12 |
| Biosimilar biologic | No |
Health Canada record and identifiers
The regulatory facts straight from the Drug Product Database, plus every identifier form Nexara accepts on a purchase order. A DIN written without its leading zeros is the commonest reason an order line fails to match.
| DIN (8-digit, as used in ordering) | 02455463 |
|---|---|
| DIN (unpadded, as printed on some documents) | 2455463 |
| Brand name | MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE |
| Generic / active ingredient | ZINC OXIDE : 20 % WHITE PETROLATUM : 75 % |
| Market authorization holder | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP |
| Health Canada schedule | NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
| ATC code | D02AB |
| ATC anatomical main group | D — Dermatologicals |
| ATC therapeutic subgroup | D02AB |
| Current status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 22-Jul-2019 |
| Original market date | 2019-07-22 00:00:00 |
| Status source | Live Health Canada DPD sync |
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Is Zinc Products in shortage in Canada?
A Canadian shortage report is on file for a product containing this molecule: Resolved — reported by FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD, last seen 04 Sep 2026. A shortage on one presentation does not always affect every DIN of the molecule — the alternatives below list what else is marketed in Canada. Nexara can confirm current availability and identify substitutions or import options where permitted.
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What can be used instead?
Alternatives on every axis a buyer actually considers — the same molecule in another presentation, the same class, an adjacent class, or a fixed-dose combination. Every row is led by the marketed DIN count, because that is what can be bought this week.
1 · Same molecule, other Canadian presentations
5 of 94 Canadian DINs for this molecule are currently marketed. Marketed products are listed first.
| Product | Strength | Form | Holder | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAPER RASH CREAM | 15 % | CREAM | H.J. SUTTON INDUSTRIES LTD. | MARKETED | 02337452 |
| SKIN RENEWING DAY CREAM | 10.5 % | CREAM | CERAVE CANADA | MARKETED | 02473852 |
| ZINCOFAX | 15 % | OINTMENT | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | 02239162 |
| ZINCOFAX EXTRA STRENGTH | 40 % | OINTMENT | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | 02239160 |
| A + D DIAPER RASH CREAM | 10 % | CREAM | SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | 02327201 |
| ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE DIAPER RASH CREAM | 1 % | CREAM | ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL LLC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | 02417693 |
| ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE LITTLE BUNDLES SET | 12 % | KIT ; CREAM | ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL LLC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | 02444496 |
| ACTIVE DAY CREAM WITH UV-PROTECTION | 2 Kg / 100 Kg | CREAM | BIOKOSMA SA | CANCELLED POST MARKET | 02238365 |
| ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - FOR BABIES | 5 % | CREAM | ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC | CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL) | 02342421 |
| ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM | 88.7 % | CREAM | ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC | CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL) | 02462540 |
2 · Same class — other molecules in ATC D02AB
| Molecule | Canadian brands | DINs | Marketed | Sourceable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Products | A + D DIAPER RASH CREAM · ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE DIAPER RASH CREAM · ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE LITTLE BUNDLES SET · ACTIVE DAY CREAM WITH UV-PROTECTION · +79 more | 94 | 5 | Yes |
A molecule with zero marketed DINs cannot be sourced domestically, however many approvals it holds — if one of these sits on a formulary or in an older protocol, that is the line to check.
3 · Adjacent classes in ATC D02A
| ATC subgroup | Molecules | DINs | Marketed |
|---|---|---|---|
| D02AC | Soft Paraffin And Fat Products | 111 | 15 |
| D02AA | Silicone Products | 41 | 7 |
| D02AD | Liquid Plasters | 2 | 0 |
| D02AE | Carbamide · Carbamide, Combinations | 13 | 0 |
| D02AF | Salicylic Acid Preparations | 160 | 0 |
| D02AX | Other Emollients And Protectives | 35 | 0 |
Not clinical advice. These tables describe what can be supplied in Canada, not what should be prescribed. Substitution within or across classes is a prescriber and pharmacist decision, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
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Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address. Patients and unlicensed buyers are routed to a partner pharmacy.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Why is there no price on this page?
Nexara quotes a delivered Canadian price per order, against a verified licence. Foreign list prices are published on incompatible bases and are not a guide to what any buyer can obtain here, so this page shows which markets list the molecule and on what basis, and nothing more.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.