Zinc oxide
- Generic Name
- Zinc oxide
- Brand Names
- A+d Diaper Rash, Aveeno Anti-itch Reformulated Jun 2007, Baby Anti Monkey Butt Diaper Rash Powder, Balmex, Caladryl, Calazime Skin Protectant, Caldesene, Calmodrox, Calmol, Calmoseptine Ointment, Carlesta, Critic-aid Skin, Dermacinrx Therazole Pak, Desitin, Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash, Dyna1199 with Dimethicone, Dynashield, Dynashield Zo, Eucerin, Flanders, Gold Bond Baby Cornstarch Plus, Pregvit, Rash Relief Antibacterial, Rash Relief Antifungal, Rash Relief With Zinc Oxide, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste, Triple Paste, Tronolane Anesthetic, Vusion, Z-bum, Zincofax
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- OZn
- CAS Number
- 1314-13-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- SOI2LOH54Z
Overview
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound used in a number of manufacturing processes. It can be found in rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, and first-aid tapes. It occurs naturally as the mineral zincite, but most zinc oxide is produced synthetically. It is also widely used to treat a variety of other skin conditions, in products such as baby powder and barrier creams to treat diaper rashes, calamine cream, anti-dandruff shampoos, and antiseptic ointments.
Background
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound used in a number of manufacturing processes. It can be found in rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, and first-aid tapes. It occurs naturally as the mineral zincite, but most zinc oxide is produced synthetically. It is also widely used to treat a variety of other skin conditions, in products such as baby powder and barrier creams to treat diaper rashes, calamine cream, anti-dandruff shampoos, and antiseptic ointments.
Indication
For adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis. Also, it can be used to treat minor skin irritations (eg, cuts, burns, and scrapes, poison ivy). Zinc oxide can be used in ointments, creams, and lotions to protect against sunburn and other damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light.
Associated Conditions
- Acute Wounds
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Burns first degree
- Diaper Rash
- Herpes Labialis
- Injuries to the Nipple (Fissures and Cracks) Resulting Breastfeeding
- Intertrigo
- Pain
- Pruritus
- Second Degree Burns
- Sensitive Skin
- Skin Irritation
- Skin candida
- Sunburn
- Wound
- Chafing
- Damaged skin
- Dry, cracked skin
- Facial rash
- Heat rash
- Superficial Wounds
- Watery skin lesions
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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