ZINC Ointment, 50 ml

Instructions for use for ZINC Ointment, 50 ml

Instructions for use of the article Zinc ointment Important information: Zinc ointment contains the active ingredient zinc oxide and is used to support wound healing, for weeping or itching wounds as well as chapped skin. It is also used as a covering ointment. The ointment contains lanolin, cetylsteryl alcohol and butylated hydroxytoluene. Please read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible risks and side effects. Indication group and therapeutic indications: Zinc ointment belongs to the category of wound ointments and is used to promote wound healing, for weeping or itchy wounds as well as for chapped skin. It can also be used as a covering ointment. Instructions for use: Zinc ointment should be applied to the affected areas of skin once or several times a day and covered with gauze. The ointment is applied externally. If you have any questions about the duration of use, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. Storage information and shelf life: Do not use the medicine after the expiry date. Keep it out of the reach of children. Side effects: Possible side effects include mild burning of the skin, especially if the skin is inflamed, and skin intolerance reactions. If you notice any unusual discomfort during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Composition: The zinc ointment contains 100 mg of zinc oxide as well as excipients such as wool wax alcohols, cetylstearyl alcohol and vaseline. Mode of action: Zinc oxide has an antiseptic effect on the skin, fights pathogens and inflammation and promotes wound healing. It also binds moisture on the skin and prevents the penetration of pathogens. Important notes: Note that antioxidants such as butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene may cause skin irritation. Emulsifiers such as cetylstearyl alcohol can also cause skin irritation. Lanolin alcohols such as wool wax and lanolin may also cause skin irritation. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines you are taking to avoid interactions. Commercial forms: Zinc ointment is available as a 50 ml tube. Indications: Zinc ointment is used to support wound healing, for weeping or itching wounds as well as chapped skin. It also serves as a covering ointment and can be used on babies with sore skin in the nappy area. Dosage and application instructions: Apply the zinc ointment to the affected areas of skin once or several times a day. The duration of application depends on the type of complaints and the healing process. In case of prolonged or regularly recurring complaints, consult your doctor. Contraindications: Zinc ointment must not be used if you are hypersensitive to the ingredients. Application to large areas of skin should be avoided. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, there are no known harmful effects on the development of the child or on birth. The application during breastfeeding is also harmless, but large-area application should be avoided. Hints: Please note that Zinc Ointment should not be used with latex condoms, as the excipients vaseline and paraffin may impair the tear strength of the condoms. No special precautions are required regarding roadworthiness and the operation of machines. Manufacturer: HERBARIA, Fischbachau, www.herbaria.de Please note that the summary does not contain repeated information from the source and certain formatting such as tables, boldface and colour tags have not been used.