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Medicines zinc oxideQuestion & answer

zinc oxide · Medicine question

What antiseptic action does zinc oxide have?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Zinc oxide has a mild antiseptic action.

Sources for this answer

Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment BPThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 25 September 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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