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Drug Details

Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment

• Drug Class Description
  Emollients.
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Ointment, zinc oxide 7.5 per cent, castor oil 50 per cent, arachis (peanut) oil 30.5 per cent, white beeswax 10 per cent, cetostearyl alcohol 2 per cent. Available from Hillcross, Pinewood, Thornton & Ross, UniChem.
• Description
  Ointment.
• Indications
  Napkin and urinary rash.
• Adult Dosage
  Apply frequently even after improvement observed.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Skin sensitisation.