BABY CARE ZINCAST is a brand name for Zinc Oxide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Emollient and astringent skin application. As a soothing and protective application.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For children, adults and the elderly:
Smear lightly on the affected areas or massage in gently.
For babies:
Wash and carefully dry the skin. Apply to the skin lightly and evenly over the whole napkin area, paying particular attention to the folds of the skin and use at every napkin change.
Rashes due to hypersensitivity may occur and treatment should be withdrawn. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.
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For external use only. Do not use on broken skin. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
” Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment BP contains Arachis Oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with soya allergy should also avoid Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment BP.
or Zinc and Castor Oil Cream BP contains Arachis Oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with soya allergy should also avoid Zinc and Castor Oil Cream BP.
Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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