zinc oxide 30gm oint

Highlights

• This medication is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (such as burns, cuts, scrapes).



Directions For Use

• Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.
• Apply enough of this medicine to cover the entire area to be treated. Zinc oxide often leaves a thin white residue that may not be entirely rubbed in.
• To treat chapped skin, minor burn wounds, or other skin irritations, use the medication as often as needed. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub in gently.
• To treat diaper rash, use zinc oxide topical each time the diaper is changed. Also apply the medicine at bedtime or whenever there will be a long period of time between diaper changes. Change wet diapers as soon as possible. Keep the diaper area clean and dry.

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
• It is not known whether this drug passes into breastt milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Precautions

• Before using zinc oxide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies.This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• If you have the following health problem, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product skin infectionin the affected area.