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Zinc oxide overdose

Definition:

This is poisoning from an overdose of zinc oxide.



Alternative Names:
Desitin overdose; Calamine lotion overdose; Zinaderm overdose; Amalox overdose; Azo 22 overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:

Zinc oxide



Where Found:

Zinc oxide may be found in many different products, including:

  • Zinc oxide ointment
  • Diaper rash medications
  • Hemorrhoid medications
  • Skin lotions
  • Calamine lotion
  • Caladryl lotion
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Cosmetics
  • Paint
  • Rubber goods
  • Paper coating
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.


Review Date: 4/4/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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