International generic name

Zinc oxide

Drug form and composition

Ointment. One gram ointment contains 100 mg Zinc oxide.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment in cases of intertrigo, dermatitis, exema.

Dosage and administration

The affected skin area is treated 1 - 2 times daily after cleaning the zone. Depending on the localization of the area, and if it is necessary, dressing can be placed, and this dressing should be changed daily.

Contraindications

The drug is not used in cases of hypersensitivity to some of the product components and also not on discharging wound surfaces.

Special warnings and precautions

No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed.

Drug interactions

No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed.

Adverse reactions

In susceptible patients, allergic reactions are possible.

Pharmacological mechanisms

After topical application on the skin Zinc oxide has an adstringent and antiseptic action. Vaseline in the product is hardly absorbed and provides conditions for more prolonged Zinc oxide action in the place of application.

Supplied

Tubes, containing 18 g ointment.

Expiry

5 years