What is Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment?*

It is a licensed medicine that is specifically formulated to soothe and effectively treat nappy rash. It also works as a waterproof, preventing urine and faeces irritating a baby's skin. Its active ingredients include Titanium dioxide 20% w/w, Titanium peroxide 5% w/w and Titanium salicylate 3% w/w. It's also lanolin free. Lanolin can result in an allergic reaction in some people. So Metanium is suitable for babies who may be prone to allergic reactions to it.

What does it mean by a licensed product?

In the case of Metanium this means it contains active ingredients which treat nappy rash, whereas a cosmetic barrier cream soothes and moisturises the skin.

*(Source: 1341 Mums surveyed, 531 mums had used Metanium before and either agreed/agreed strongly with both statements. Mumsnet, March 2009).