Napguard(Zinc Oxide)

Therapeutic Group: Skin

Presentation

Napguard ointment: Each gram contains Zinc Oxide BP 400 mg

Description

Napguard is a diaper rash ointment.

Indications

To treat or prevent skin irritations (eg. burns, bed sore, cuts, poison ivy, diaper rash). Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

Dosage & Administration

Apply thin layer topically every 8 hourly. Change wet and soiled diapers, promptly cleans the diaper area, allow to dry and apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

Precautions

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

This medication should be used with precautions only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast feeding

Over Dose

No overdose related problem is yet reported

Storage

Keep in a cool and dry place, away from light

Commercial Pack

Napguard ointment: Each tube contains 25 gm ointment

Others

Usually well tolerated. Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reaction.