Zinc ointment BW, 50 ml

Zinc ointment BW, 10 %

Zinc ointment BW is a wound healing agent that supports the healing of wounds, especially for weeping or itching wounds, cracks and as a cover ointment.The active ingredient zinc oxide has a covering, protective effect and binds secretions in acute and subacute skin diseases.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each gram of the ointment contains 100 mg of zinc oxide as an active ingredient.The ointment also contains white petroleum jelly, wool wax alcohols and cetostearyl alcohol as other ingredients.

Area of application

Zinc ointment BW is used to support wound healing.It is suitable for weeping or itching wounds, cracks and can serve as a cover ointment.The medicine has a covering, protective effect and binds secretions in acute and subacute skin diseases.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to zinc or any of the other ingredients of the ointment.When used on large areas of skin, no more than 20% of the body surface should be treated.

Dosage

Always use the medicine exactly as directed.Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.The ointment is applied to the affected skin areas once or several times a day and, if necessary, covered with gauze.The duration of treatment is unlimited and depends on the healing process.

Intake

The ointment is applied to the affected skin areas once or several times a day and, if necessary, covered with gauze.

Patient information

When used in the genital and anal area, the additives petroleum jelly and paraffin can lead to a reduction in tear resistance and thus an impairment of the safety of condoms when latex condoms are used at the same time.No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive and use machines.

Pregnancy

Zinc oxide can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding if used as intended and following the dosage instructions.However, large-scale use should be avoided.Breastfeeding women should avoid large areas of application on the breast.

Notes

The zinc oxide contained in zinc ointment BW can get stuck in laundry and is then difficult to remove.Therefore, cover the wound area treated with the ointment with a gauze pad, plaster or bandage.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.