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Zinc Oxide + Castor Oil

Emollients & combined preparations Prescription

Indications

Eczema Urticaria

Zinc Oxide + Castor Oil Ointment is used to protect the skin in mild local conditions such as dermatosis, nappy rash, eczema, dermatitis, and dry or chapped skin. Doctors also use it to treat vulvovaginitis in women of any age. It is used as well for perianal symptoms caused by a mildly prolapsed anal cushion (haemorrhoid), where the problem shows up as mucus leakage, excoriation and pruritus.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

This ointment is a barrier preparation made from zinc and castor oil. It works as an emollient, so it soothes and moisturizes the skin. It also protects the skin and has mild astringent properties. The ointment contains zinc oxide, virgin castor oil, cetostearyl alcohol, white beeswax and arachis (peanut) oil. It's much easier to apply than zinc ointment, which makes it a useful alternative to it.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

There is no information on whether Zinc Oxide + Castor Oil is safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Apply Zinc Oxide + Castor Oil ointment sparingly to the affected areas, as required. For eczema and dermatitis, wash the areas with a soap alternative and pat them dry. Then put the ointment on as soon as possible, before the skin dries, and use it again as required during the day. For nappy rash, use a soap alternative in the same way and apply the ointment in the same manner (together with an anti-fungal agent where indicated). Reapply the ointment after each nappy change. Parents should be encouraged to avoid nappies where possible until the rash settles. In vulvovaginitis and perianal symptoms, apply the ointment about three times daily after a wash, in a thin layer, to protect the skin from moisture.