What is Zinxyderm?
Zinxyderm topical cream is used to treat and prevent diaper rash. It is also used to protect skin from being irritated and wet caused by diaper use.
Zinxyderm is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product.
Zinxyderm indications
Zinxyderm 60: Regular use may help protect against premature skin aging, appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation and sunburn. Improve quality of skin and leave the skin supple and healthy.
Zinxyderm sensitive 30: Skin friendly with broad UV protection, protects against premature skin aging, helps protect against hyperpigmentation.
How should I use Zinxyderm?
Use Zinxyderm cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- First, wash your hands. Then wash and dry the affected area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Apply a generous amount of medicine to completely cover the affected area. Wash your hands immediately after using Zinxyderm cream.
- Zinxyderm cream is for external use only. Avoid getting Zinxyderm cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Use Zinxyderm cream when diaper rash, redness, chafing, or skin irritation appears.
- Change wet and dirty diapers at once, clean the diaper area, and allow the area to dry.
- To help prevent diaper rash, apply Zinxyderm cream to the diaper area before you have to, especially at bedtime.
- Apply Zinxyderm cream freely as often as needed with each diaper change, especially at bedtime.
- For minor, noninfected scrapes and burns, apply a thin layer of Zinxyderm cream, using a bandage if necessary.
- If diaper rash worsens or does not improve within 7 days, contact your child's doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Zinxyderm cream, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zinxyderm cream.
Uses of Zinxyderm in details
Dandruff, dermatologicals, eczema, skin diseases.
Zinxyderm description
Zinxyderm is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and it is widely used as an additive in numerous materials and products including rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, paints, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, and first-aid tapes. It occurs naturally as the mineral zincite, but most Zinxyderm is produced synthetically. Zinxyderm can be used in ointments, creams, and lotions to protect against sunburn and other damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light. It is also widely used to treat a variety of other skin conditions, in products such as baby powder and barrier creams to treat diaper rashes, calamine cream, anti-dandruff shampoos, and antiseptic ointments.
Zinxyderm dosage
Usual Adult Dose for Dermatologic Lesion
Zinxyderm topical 30% ointment:
Apply topically to affected area as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Diaper Rash
Zinxyderm topical 10% cream:
Zinxyderm topical 10% ointment:
Zinxyderm topical 13% cream:
Zinxyderm topical 13% ointment:
Zinxyderm topical 11.3% stick:
Zinxyderm topical 30% ointment:
Clean the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply liberal amount topically with each diaper change.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatologic Lesion
Zinxyderm topical 30% ointment:
Apply topically to affected area as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Diaper Rash
Zinxyderm topical 10% cream:
Zinxyderm topical 10% ointment:
Zinxyderm topical 13% cream:
Zinxyderm topical 13% ointment:
Zinxyderm topical 11.3% stick:
Zinxyderm topical 30% ointment:
Clean the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply liberal amount topically with each diaper change.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
For external use only.
Do not use in or near the eyes.
When treating diaper rash, instruct caregiver to discontinue use of Zinxyderm and consult a physician if the rash becomes very red, raw, has blisters, pustules, pus, peeling areas or crusty patches, is located primarily in skin creases, lasts longer than a few days, or the baby also has a fever, diarrhea, or strong smelling urine.
Dialysis
Data not available
Zinxyderm interactions
Zinxyderm reduce therapeutic efficacy of hydroxyquinoline.
Zinxyderm side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Zinxyderm?
Applies to Zinxyderm topical: topical application cream, topical application dressing, topical application gel/jelly, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application paste, topical application powder, topical application spray
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Zinxyderm topical (the active ingredient contained in Zinxyderm). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Zinxyderm topical:
Incidence not known:
- hives
- itching
- skin rash
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Zinxyderm topical may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
Incidence not known:
- Worsening of diaper rash
Zinxyderm contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Zinxyderm?
Hypersensitivity to any component, including salicylates wool fat (or lanolin), or other constituents of the ointment.
- Skin oozing.
- Skin superinfected.
- Do not apply to the breasts during breastfeeding because of the risk of ingestion of the product by the newborn.
Active ingredient matches for Zinxyderm:
Zinc Oxide in Belgium.
List of Zinxyderm substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Zincofax Original | |
| Ointment; Topical; Zinc Oxide 15% | |
| Zincoid | |
| Zincojecol WDT (Germany) | |
| Zincopremix 1000mg/g dla swin For pigs (Poland) | |
| Zincotape (Italy) | |
| Zincotec (United Kingdom) | |
| ZincoTec Zinc Oxide 100% (United Kingdom) | |
| Zincotex (Italy) | |
| Zincover (Turkey) | |
| Zincoveto (Belgium) | |
| Zincoxid (Argentina) | |
| ZinCream (Switzerland) | |
| Cream; Topical; Zinc Oxide 20% (Medinova) | |
| ZinCream Medinova (Switzerland) | |
| Zincum Oxydatum | |
| Tablet; Oral; Zinc Oxide 1 dh | |
| Drops; Oral; Zinc Oxide 6 dh | |
| Globules; Oral; Zinc Oxide 6 dh | |
| Granules; Oral; Zinc Oxide 6 dh | |
| Zingovet (Sweden) | |
| Zink’N’Swim | |
| Zink'N'swim SPF 15+ | |
| Zinkolie (Netherlands) | |
| Zinkorell Tablets | |
| Tablet; Oral; Zinc Oxide | |
| Zinkosin (Belgium) | |
| Zinkoxid-Salbenspray (Germany) | |
| zinkoxide (Netherlands) | |
| Zinkoxidemulsion LAW (Germany) | |
| Zinkoxidsalbe LAW (Germany) | |
| Zinkoxyd-Salbenspray (Germany) | |
| Zinkpaste (Germany) | |
| Zinkpaste LAW (Germany) | |
| Zinksalbe Dialon (Germany) | |
| Ointment; Topical; Zinc Oxide (Engelhard) | |
| Zinksalbe Lichtenstein (Germany) | |
| Ointment; Topical; Zinc Oxide (Winthrop) | |
| Zinksalbe-CT (Germany) | |
| Zinkzalf (Netherlands) | |
| Zink`n`swim (Australia) | |
| Zinmol (New Zealand) | |
| Zipzoc (Denmark, Finland, New Zealand) | |
| Dressing; Topical; Zinc Oxide 20% (Smith & nephew) | |
| Zipzoc Salvstrumpa (Sweden) | |
| αleo-Dermosina Simples (Portugal) | |
| Г§inko Oksit (Turkey) | |
| Г§inkos (Turkey) | |
See 509 substitutes for Zinxyderm | |
References
- DailyMed. "MICONAZOLE NITRATE; PETROLATUM, WHITE; ZINC OXIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "Zinc". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "ZINC OXIDE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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