Zinc Oxide As Medication and Its Applications

Zinc Oxide As Medication

Zinc Oxide is a mineral compound, also known as ZnO, formed in white powder. It is insoluble in water and is used to treat and prevent minor skin irritations like acne, inflammation, chapped skin, minor burns, and more.

It is found in the earth’s crust as a zincite mineral. Besides, most of the Zinc Oxide compounds used in medicines are synthetic ones.

 

What Is It Used For?

Zinc Oxide as medication has commonly used in such products as ointments, topicals, sprays, and sunscreen sticks. It is used to treat and improve minor skin conditions and is quite gentle to apply on sensitive skin for kids and the elderly.

 

The Key Applications of Zinc Oxide

More than half of the zinc oxide extracted from the earth’s crust is used in the rubber industry. The other half is utilized in medicines and comes in different forms depending on the usage.

For example, you may find creams, topicals, sprays, and sticks that are safe for irritated skin contain Zinc Oxide. Although, each application has its pros and cons. Zinc Oxide is also used in:

  • Laser diodes
  • Paint pigments
  • Light-emitting diodes
  • Breakfast cereals, and many more

Zinc oxide has protective, soothing, and astringent properties that help treat any skin condition. In addition, it is used in topical preparations for wounds, slight excoriations, eczema, and hemorrhoids.

Almost all sunscreen products available on the market these days contain Zinc Oxide as its active ingredient because it reflects the ultraviolet radiations from the sun. It creates a physical barrier that prevents sun rays from being absorbed into the skin. Moreover, it helps heal a damaged skin surface.

 

Things To Consider When Using Any Medication with Zinc Oxide

Ever wondered about how zinc oxide interacts with other medications that you take? Beware of the usage because zinc oxide is for external use only. It is uncommon for it to interact with other medications. However, you must not use any other skincare products on your body where a zinc oxide ointment or cream is applied.

In case of your condition has not been improved after 7-10 days, make sure that you consult your doctor. Only use zinc oxide medications as prescribed by the doctor and instructed on the label.

Keep in mind to give your health care provider a list of all medications, herbs, drugs, and other supplements you take before he prescribes you something that contains zinc.

Illegal drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol may interact or lessen the effects.

 

Side Effects

Only a few have reported side effects of zinc oxide medications so far. Even so, we advise contacting your health care provider as soon as you feel your skin condition has not been improved or getting worse.

Some common side effects of using zinc oxide medicine are:

  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Swelling on face and tongue
  • Itching
  • Skin rash

Please note that this is not a complete list of the possible side effects of zinc.

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