Zinc Oxide Cream

Description

What is Zinc oxide?
Zinc oxide Cream is used for Eczema, Haemmorhoids, Minor skin infections, Skin irritation, Hemorrhoids, Nappy rash, Sunburn and other conditions. Zinc oxide Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Zinc oxide Cream contains Zinc oxide Oxide as an active ingredient.
Zinc oxide Cream works by forming a barrier on top of the skin that protects the area from moisture and irritants.
Zinc oxide Cream Uses
Zinc oxide Cream is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Eczema
• Haemmorhoids
• Minor skin infections
• Skin irritation
• Hemorrhoids
• Nappy rash
• Sunburn

Zinc oxide Cream – Composition and Active Ingredients
Zinc oxide Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Zinc oxide Oxide

Zinc oxide Cream – Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Zinc oxide Cream. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Hives
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of the mouth
• Rashes on tongue or lips

Zinc oxide Cream Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Zinc oxide Cream improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

• Forming a barrier on top of the skin that protects the area from moisture and irritants.

Zinc oxide Cream – Precautions & How to Use
Before using Zinc oxide Cream, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to it
• Pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
• do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
• wash your hands before and after applying Zinc oxide Cream. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
• do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Zinc oxide Cream. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
• applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
• avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.