ZINC & CASTOR OIL 7.5 %w/w Cream

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

ZINC OXIDE CASTOR OIL CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL BEESWAX ARACHIS OIL

Available from:

Foran Chemicals Ltd

INN (International Name):

ZINC OXIDE CASTOR OIL CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL BEESWAX ARACHIS OIL

Dosage:

7.5 %w/w

Pharmaceutical form:

Cream

Authorization status:

Withdrawn

Authorization date:

2003-09-01

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Zinc and Castor Oil Cream B.P.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Zinc Oxide Ph. Eur. 7.5% w/w.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous cream
A smooth white to off-white cream.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Acts as a soothing and protective application in eczema and as a protective for slight excoriations and sore areas of the
skin. It is a protection against nappy rash in infants.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
4.2.1. DOSAGE
The cream is applied after washing and drying the affected area. This is repeated at each nappy change in the case of
nappy rash.
4.2.2.ADMINISTRATION
Cutaneous (topical) use only.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use in persons hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of the preparation.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
For external use only.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
No interactions known.
4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established for this product, however, due to the established nature of the
ingredients, no adverse effects are anticipated.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None.
4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
None known.
4.9 OVERDOSE
Not applicable.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
Zinc & Castor Oil Cream B.P. is used as an emollient and astringent skin application.
5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES
Not relevant.
5.3 PRECLINICAL SAFETY DATA
Zinc Oxide
Skin and eye irritation :
Skin (rabbit) : 500 mg/24H -
Mild
Eye (rabbit) : 500mg/24H
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Mild
6 PHARMACEUTICAL P
                                
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