Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5%

Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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.

Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5%
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5%
Generic	Zinc Oxide + Virgin Castor Oil
Weight	7.5%+30.5%
Type	Ointment
Therapeutic Class	Emollients & combined preparations
Manufacturer	Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

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

Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5% 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 Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5% works

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

Dosage

Softi Ointment 7.5%+30.5% dosage

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.

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. 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.

Interaction

May mask x-ray pictures under certain circumstances.

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

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

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients listed.

Acute Overdose

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.