Zinc oxide has a mild antiseptic action, and is useful for relieving the symptoms of nappy rash and other minor skin irritations. The formulation as a whole acts to provide a mildly antiseptic water resistant emollient barrier for dry skin conditions and nappy rash.

For relief of the symptoms of nappy rash and as a protective water resistant cream for dry, chapped skin.

Applied directly to the skin. As required, up to four times daily or at each nappy change. The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients listed.

Overdose Effects

Overdosage is unlikely. If accidentally ingested treatment should be symptomatic. Oral ingestion of large quantities of castor oil may cause nausea, vomiting, colic and diarrhoea.

For external use only. Keep all medicines out of sight and reach of children. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames– risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings, etc.) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment BP contains Arachis Oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with soya allergy should also avoid Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment. or

Zinc and Castor Oil Cream contains Arachis Oil (peanut oil) and should not be applied by patients known to be allergic to peanut. As there is a possible relationship between allergy to peanut and allergy to Soya, patients with soya allergy should also avoid Zinc and Castor Oil Cream.

Pregnancy & Lactation

No information is available on the safety of the product when used during pregnancy and lactation.