ZIPZOC %v/v Impregnated Dressing
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
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19-10-2016
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Active ingredient:
ZINC OXIDE
Available from:
Smith & Nephew Pharmaceuticals
ATC code:
D09AB01
INN (International Name):
ZINC OXIDE
Dosage:
%v/v
Pharmaceutical form:
Impregnated Dressing
Prescription type:
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Therapeutic area:
Zinc bandages
Authorization status:
Transfer Pending
Authorization date:
1998-07-13
Summary of Product characteristics
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Zipzoc 20%, Impregnated Dressing
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
20 % Zinc Oxide
Each stocking (80 cm x 7 cm) contains about 41.5g of ointment
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Impregnated dressing.
Zipzoc is a sterile rayon stocking impregnated with an ointment containing Zinc Oxide.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
To be used as an aid in the treatment of chronic leg ulcers. Where chronic venous insufficiency exists the stocking can
be used as a primary contact layer under compression bandaging or hosiery.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For cutaneous use.
Zipzoc should be applied to cover the lower leg from the base of the toes to below the knee. All folds should be
smoothed out. To protect clothes from Zipzoc a suitable outer bandage should be worn. If chronic venous insufficiency
exists, Zipzoc can be used as a primary contact layer under suitable compression bandaging.
The duration and frequency of application will depend on the clinical circumstances, but Zipzoc must be changed no
less frequently than weekly.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Arterial leg ulcers.
Known hypersensitivity to zinc oxide or the excipients in the ointment.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
If the outer bandage is inappropriate or the stocking is not changed with sufficient frequency it can cause the stocking
to dry out.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
None known
HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
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4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
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