For the temporary relief of anorectal itching and discomfort in the perianal area associated with anorectal inflammation temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues temporarily protects irritated areas temporarily relieves burning provides temporary relief from skin irritations temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful temporarily protects inflamed perianal skin temporarily relieves the symptoms of perianal skin irritation may provide a cooling sensation.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zinc oxide. Full label: DailyMed.
For the temporary relief of anorectal itching and discomfort in the perianal area associated with anorectal inflammation temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues temporarily protects irritated areas temporarily relieves burning provides temporary relief from skin irritations temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful temporarily protects inflamed perianal skin temporarily relieves the symptoms of perianal skin irritation may provide a cooling sensation.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zinc oxide. Full label: DailyMed.
Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Apply to the affected area up to 6 times daily Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
For external use only Allergy Alert: Certain persons can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
4 products from 4 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashcare Cream | Zinc Oxide (8.5% w/w) | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | tube of 20 gm Cream |
| Sofirash Cream | Zinc Oxide (15% w/w) | KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tube of 30 gm Cream |
| Suncros Soft 2% Cream | Zinc Oxide (2% w/w) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | tube of 50 gm Cream |
| Sunheal Pure Cream | Zinc Oxide (25% w/w) | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | tube of 30 gm Cream |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Zinc oxide is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Diaper rash, Burns, Poison ivy, Cuts, Bed sore.
For Burns: Bacitracin zinc + Neomycin sulphate + Polymixin b, Flucloxacillin, Gentamicin, Silver sulfadiazine + Chlorhexidine.
For Cuts: Silver sulfadiazine.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
