Pharmacologic Substance
zinc oxide Audio
zinc ox·ide [ zink ok-side ]
Brand Names:
A+D Diaper Rash; Advanced Zinc-Oxyde Plus Ointment; Ammens; Aquaphor Diaper Rash; Baby Anti Monkey Butt Diaper Rash Cream; Baby Butz Diaper Rash; Baby's Butt Aid; Balmex; Baza-Protect; Benson's Bottom Paint; Boo-Boo Magic; Booty Goo; Boudreauxs Butt Paste; Caldesene; Caldesene w/ Talc; Calmodrox; Calmol; Calmoseptine; Carlesta; Critic-Aid Skin; Delazinc; Desitin; Diaperene; Diaperene Adult; Diaprex; Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash; Dr. Smith's Rash-n-All; Dynashield; Dynashield ZO; Flanders; Granulotion Medicated Lotion; Lantiseptic Multi-Purpose; Lucky Super Soft; Macuvite with Lutein; Manzatin-E; NicAzel; Nicomide; Ocuvite; Ocuvite Lutein; PeriGuard; PreserVision; PreserVision with Lutein; Rash Relief Antibacterial; Rash Relief Antifungal; Rash Relief with Zinc Oxide; Risamine; Sayman Salve; Seniortopix Healix; Soothe & Cool Skin Paste; Triple Paste; Tronolane Anesthetic; Unguentine Maximum Strength; Vanicream Diaper Rash; Vitacilina Diaper Rash; Vitafol-One; Vusion; Welmedix Homecare Pro; Z-Bum; Z-Guard
Effect:
Sunscreening Activity
May Prevent:
Cafe-au-Lait Spots; Skin Neoplasms; Sunburn
May Treat:
Dermatitis, Atopic; Diaper Rash; Eczema; Wounds and Injuries
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; DrugInfo; PDR
Definitions related to zinc oxide:
  • A compound that may enhance immune function, especially when administered by inhalation.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.