Zinc oxide


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin protectant
Adult: As 6%, 11.3%, 13% cream, 3.8%, 7.5%, 10%, 20%, 40% oint or 9.1% powder: Apply liberally onto affected areas as often as needed.
Child: Same as adult dose.

Topical/Cutaneous
Nappy rash
Adult: As 3.8 %, 7.5%, 10%, 20% oint, 13% cream or 40% paste: Apply liberally onto affected areas as often as needed at each diaper change.
Child: Same as adult dose.

Topical/Cutaneous
Sunscreen
Adult: As 20%, 10% cream or as 14% lotion: Apply liberally onto affected areas (e.g. face, neck) 15 minutes before sun exposure, reapply at least 2 hourly.
Child: >6 months Same as adult dose.
Incompatibility
In the presence of light, may cause black discolouration with glycerol.
Special Precautions
Children.
Adverse Reactions
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Local irritation.
Patient Counseling Information
Avoid contact with eyes or use on damaged or broken skin. Avoid long-term sun exposure.
Action
Description: Zinc oxide is a mild astringent with soothing, protective, and weak antiseptic properties. It provides physical barrier to prevent skin irritation and help heal damaged skin. It also reflects UV radiation and used as a physical sunscreen.
Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure Image
Zinc oxide

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Zinc oxide, CID=14806, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Zinc-oxide (accessed on Jan. 24, 2020)

Storage
Store below 25°C. Protect from heat and light.
MIMS Class
Emollients, Cleansers & Skin Protectives
References
AmeriDerm PeriShield Ointment (Shield Line LLC). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Ammens Medicated Powder (Botanicals Internacional S.A. de C.V.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Anon. Zinc Oxide. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 16/01/2018.

Badger Unscented Broad-Spectrum SPF 25 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion (W.S. Badger Company, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 16/01/2018.

Balmex Adult Care Rash Cream (Chattem, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Buckingham R (ed). Zinc Oxide. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 16/01/2018.

DermacinRx Zinc Oxide Skin Healing Paste (Puretek Corporation). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 16/01/2018.

Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste (Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Desitin Rapid Relief Creamy Diaper Rash (Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash Ointment (Mission Pharmacal). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

Elta Seal Protectant Cream (Swiss American Products). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

La Spa Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cream (The Green Cricket Inc). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 16/01/2018.

Zinc Oxide 20% Ointment (Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLC). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 19/01/2018.

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