ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM 88.7 %
WHITE PETROLATUM : 88.7 % ZINC OXIDE : 5 % · DIN 02462540 · ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC
Health Canada status: CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL)
What is ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM?
ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM 88.7 % contains WHITE PETROLATUM : 88.7 % ZINC OXIDE : 5 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02462540, held by ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC, supplied as CREAM for TOPICAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as cancelled (unreturned annual), status dated 08-Jan-2024. 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.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02462540 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - SPORT CREAM |
| Generic / active ingredient | WHITE PETROLATUM : 88.7 % ZINC OXIDE : 5 % |
| Manufacturer | ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC |
| Strength | 88.7 % |
| Dosage form | CREAM |
| Route of administration | TOPICAL |
| Schedule | NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
| ATC code | D02AB ZINC PRODUCTS |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL) |
| Status date | 08-Jan-2024 |
Is ZINC PRODUCTS in shortage in Canada?
A Canadian shortage report is on file for 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.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code D02AB ZINC PRODUCTS. 5 of 94 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAPER RASH CREAM | 15 % | CREAM | H.J. SUTTON INDUSTRIES LTD. | MARKETED | DIN 02337452 |
| MEDLINE REMEDY ESSENTIALS PROTECTANT PASTE | 20 % | PASTE | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP | MARKETED | DIN 02455463 |
| SKIN RENEWING DAY CREAM | 10.5 % | CREAM | CERAVE CANADA | MARKETED | DIN 02473852 |
| ZINCOFAX | 15 % | OINTMENT | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02239162 |
| ZINCOFAX EXTRA STRENGTH | 40 % | OINTMENT | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02239160 |
| A + D DIAPER RASH CREAM | 10 % | CREAM | SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02327201 |
| ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE DIAPER RASH CREAM | 1 % | CREAM | ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL LLC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02417693 |
| ABC ARBONNE BABY CARE LITTLE BUNDLES SET | 12 % | KIT ; CREAM | ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL LLC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02444496 |
| ACTIVE DAY CREAM WITH UV-PROTECTION | 2 Kg / 100 Kg | CREAM | BIOKOSMA SA | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02238365 |
| ALEXANDER'S RASH EASE - FOR BABIES | 5 % | CREAM | ALTACOMP ENTERPRISES INC | CANCELLED (UNRETURNED ANNUAL) | DIN 02342421 |
Who else supplies ZINC PRODUCTS worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. ZINC PRODUCTS appears in 38 registered pack listings across 5 markets, published on 4 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
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.
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.
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.
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.