ZIPZOC is a brand name for Zinc Oxide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: To be used as an aid in the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers. Where chronic venous insufficiency exists, the stocking can be used as a primary contact layer under compression bandaging or hosiery.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology Zipzoc should be applied to cover the lower leg from the base of the toes to below the knee. All folds should be smoothed out. In the case of excessive calf size care should be taken to apply the stocking without constricting the lower leg.
A suitable outer bandage or dressing should be used to prevent soiling of clothes. If chronic venous insufficiency exists, Zipzoc can be used as a primary contact layer under suitable compression bandaging. The duration and frequency of application will depend on the clinical circumstances, but Zipzoc must be changed no less frequently than weekly.
Method of administration For cutaneous use.
General disorders and administration site conditions Very rare:
Application site pain Very rare: Oedema Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Very rare: Application site folliculitis Very rare: Erythema.
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. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store
If outer bandage is inappropriate or the stocking is not changed with sufficient frequency it can cause the stocking to dry out.
1 Arterial leg ulcers.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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