Zinc Oxide Benefits & Uses

Zinc Oxide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Zinc Oxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diaper Rash Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diaper Rash Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diaper Rash Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diaper Rash Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zinc Oxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Zinc Oxide safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Zinc Oxide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Zinc Oxide safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Zinc Oxide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Kidneys?

Zinc Oxide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Zinc Oxide on the liver, information on safety of Zinc Oxide for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Heart?

Zinc Oxide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zinc Oxide with Other Drugs

Zinc Oxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Zinc Oxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zinc Oxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zinc Oxide

Is this Zinc Oxide habit forming or addictive?

Zinc Oxide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zinc Oxide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zinc Oxide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zinc Oxide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zinc Oxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zinc Oxide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zinc Oxide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zinc Oxide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zinc Oxide.

Unknown