Gold Bond Medicated Body

Gold Bond Medicated Body Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Zinc oxide is used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations such as burns, cuts, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and diaper rash. It is also used as a sunscreen.

Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing and protective properties and is used in topical preparations for eczema, slight excoriations, wounds and haemorrhoids. It also reflects ultraviolet radiation and can be used as a physical sunscreen.

Trade Name Gold Bond Medicated Body
Generic Menthol + zinc oxide
Type Topical application
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country United States
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Gold Bond Medicated Body
Gold Bond Medicated Body

Uses

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

Gold Bond Medicated Body is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acute Wounds, Burns first degree, Burns second degree, Dermatitis, Eczematous, Diaper Rash, Herpes Labialis, Injuries to the Nipple (Fissures and Cracks) Resulting Breastfeeding, Intertrigo, Pain, Pruritus, Sensitive Skin, Skin Irritation, Skin candida, Sunburn, Wounds, Chafing, Damaged skin, Dry, cracked skin, Facial rash, Heat rash, Superficial Wounds, Watery skin lesions, Astringent, Nutritional supplementation

How Gold Bond Medicated Body works

It acts by providing a physical barrier to prevent skin irritation and help heal damaged skin.

Dosage

Gold Bond Medicated Body dosage

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.

Side Effects

Usually well tolerated. Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reaction.

Toxicity

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 7950 mg/kg [Mouse].

Precaution

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

Volume of Distribution

Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.

Elimination Route

No significant percutaneous absorption from topically applied zinc oxide.

Half Life

Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.

Clearance

Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.

Elimination Route

Intended for local use only, no systemic absorption.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

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

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation

Acute Overdose

No overdose related problem is yet reported.

Storage Condition

keep in a cool and dry place, away from light.

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