Zinc Oxide Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Zinc Oxide Cream
| Generic name | zinc oxide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Miscellaneous topical agents |
| Forms | Cream, Ointment, Paste, Lotion, Rectal suppository, Topical dressing, Powder, Spray |
Zinc oxide cream is a topical (skin) product made from a white mineral powder called zinc oxide. It forms a protective barrier on the skin and is used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations like diaper rash, cuts, burns, and chapped skin.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.