After Care
Dimethicone · Cream · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Dimethicone 4%
Purpose
Purpose Skin protectant
Uses
Uses Helps prevent, temporarily protect and relieve chapped or cracked skin.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. 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 Do not use on Deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
Do not use on Deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns
When using this product
When using this product Do not get into eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor
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
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions Apply as needed.
Other information
Other information Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Octyl-Dodecanol, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Decyl Oleate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Wheat Germ (Triticum Vulgare) Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Processed Skin Proteins (PSP(R)), Myreth-3 Myristate, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Root Extract, Borage (Borago Officinalis) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycosphingolipids, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Sodium Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylparaben.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Merz North America (revised May 20, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dimethicone in 1 product
After Care NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46783-004 | Dimethicone 4 mg/mL Cream | Merz North America | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is After Care used for?
Uses Helps prevent, temporarily protect and relieve chapped or cracked skin.
Who makes After Care?
After Care is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Merz North America.