ZINKSALBE BW in detail
Type of application?Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s).
Duration of use?
In principle, there is no time limit on the duration of use, so the medicine can be used for longer periods. However, if symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
The medicine must
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
What are the arguments against using it?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Slight burning sensation on the skin, with severely inflamed skin
- Intolerance reactions of the skin
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- Wool wax alcohols (e.g. wool wax, lanolin) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- There may be medicinal products with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicines you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?
Zinc oxide acts on the skin against pathogens and inflammation and promotes wound healing. In addition, the moisture on the skin is bound (e.g. in the case of weeping, moist skin areas in body folds), which reduces further softening and thus the possible penetration of pathogens.
Application
- Support of wound healing - chapping - irritation and redness of the skin in the diaper area (diaper dermatitis)Dosage
The affected area of skin should be covered with gauze after applying the product.a sufficient amountone to several times a dayAll age groupsdistributed throughout the dayAdvantages
- Method of application: Apply to affected skin area(s)
- Duration of use: long-term use possible, consult a doctor if symptoms persist for a longer period of time
- Overdose: none known if used correctly
Ingredients
| 1 g ointment contains: | |
| Zinc oxide | 100 mg |
| Vaseline, white (HST) | + |
| Lanolin alcohols (HST) | + |
| Cetylstearyl alcohol (HST) | + |