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Zinc Oxide Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide Cream, Ointment, and Paste Representative Names: Borofax Skin Protectant, Zinc Oxide What is Zinc Oxide cream, ointment, paste? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should this medicine be used? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with Zinc Oxide? What side effects may I notice from receiving Zinc Oxide? What should I watch for while taking Zinc Oxide? Where can I keep my medicine? What is Zinc Oxide cream, ointment, paste? (Back to top) Zinc oxide is used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations such as burns, cuts, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and diaper rash. It is also used as a sunscreen. Generic zinc oxide topical products are available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •latex allergy •an unusual reaction to Zinc Oxide, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should this medicine be used? (Back to top) Zinc oxide skin products are for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription or product label. Apply a generous amount of cream, ointment or paste to the affected area. Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. Wash your hands before and after use. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) This does not apply. What drug(s) may interact with Zinc Oxide? (Back to top) There are no known interactions between zinc oxide skin preparations and other drugs. Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply zinc oxide at the same site as other skin preparations without advice. What side effects may I notice from receiving Zinc Oxide? (Back to top) There have been no side effects reported with topical zinc oxide. However, if you experience any unusual effects while using zinc oxide, contact your healthcare provider immediately. What should I watch for while taking Zinc Oxide? (Back to top) Tell your prescriber or health care professional if the area you are treating does not get better within a week. Do not get zinc oxide skin products in your eyes. If you do, rinse your eye with plenty of cool tap water. If you are allergic to latex and using zinc oxide paste, do not use latex products over the same area you are applying the zinc oxide paste. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Last Updated:02/24/2003 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.