RETTERSPITZ Zinc ointment, 40 g

Instructions for use for RETTERSPITZ Zinc ointment, 40 g

Instructions for use of the article Retterspitz Zinc Ointment: Retterspitz Zinc Ointment is a wound and healing ointment to support wound healing, also for weeping, itching wounds and chapped skin and for use as a covering ointment. The active ingredient is zinc oxide. The ointment also contains cetylstearyl alcohol, paraffin oil, white petrolatum and wool wax alcohols. Retterspitz Zinc Ointment should not be used if there is hypersensitivity to zinc oxide or wool wax alcohols. The ointment should be applied to the affected skin areas once or several times a day and covered with gauze. Consequences of an overdose are not known and are not to be expected. A slight burning sensation may occur if the ointment is applied to highly inflamed areas of the skin. Occasionally, intolerance reactions of the skin may occur. Retterspitz Zinc Ointment can be used to support wound healing, in cases of chapped skin and to treat skin irritation and redness in the nappy area. Retterspitz Zinc Ointment should be completely removed before using other external medicines, as this may affect the action of the other medicines. It is safe to use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The ointment should be stored away from heat. Retterspitz Zinc Ointment can be purchased without a prescription in the pack size of 40 g. The summary was taken from the package leaflet and does not contain repeated information.