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Side effect(s) of Zinc oxide


Review the side-effects of Zinc oxide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, difficulty in breathing and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Zinc oxide

Zinc oxide(ARC) generic is an emollient & skin protective, prescribed for diaper rash and other minor skin irritations. It provides a skin barrier to prevent and help heal skin irritation.


Trade Names for Zinc oxide

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International :


ARC, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Caldesene, Calmol-4 Suppository, Critic Aid, Delazinc, Dermagran BC, Desitin, Desitin Maximum Strength Original, Desitin Rapid Relief Creamy, Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Relief, Dr. Smith's Diaper, Flanders Buttocks Ointment, Geri-Protect, Medi-Paste, PeriGuard, Pinxav, Rash Relief, RVPaque, Seniortopix Healix, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste, Sportz Block Dark, Sportz Block Light, Sportz Block Medium, Triple Paste, Tronolane Suppositories, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 3 inch, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 4 inch, Znlin, Unna-Flex(obsolete), PNS Unna Boot, Lassars Zinc, Nupercainal Suppository, Desitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment, Vaginex Powder, Yeast-X Powder, Mexsana, Calmoseptine Ointment (obsolete), Zincofax, Desitin Creamy, Secura Antifungal Extra Thick(obsolete), Johnsons Diaper Rash, Penaten Soothing, Aveeno Diaper Rash, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste.
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