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Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide is a topical ingredient used to treat diaper dermatitis and minor skin irritations. Rashfree is the only formulation currently listed in this catalogue.

Medicine containing Zinc Oxide

Rashfree

Diaper Dermatitis, Minor Skin Irritations

8.5% + 0.1%

Zinc oxide and benzalkonium chloride cream for nappy rash and minor skin irritation. It forms a protective barrier while soothing the skin.

From$33.20/ tubeView

Key points

  • Rashfree combines Zinc Oxide 8.5% with Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1% in a tube, making it a combination product rather than a single-ingredient topical.
  • Zinc Oxide works as a skin protectant, forming a physical barrier that shields irritated areas from moisture and friction.
  • Apex Laboratories is the originator listed for this formulation.

How Zinc Oxide works

Zinc Oxide is a form of the mineral Zinc that creates a protective barrier on the skin surface, a process called occlusion, which shields irritated skin from further moisture and friction.

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