MeSH

A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

Used as a dental cement this is mainly zinc oxide (with strengtheners and accelerators) and eugenol. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p50)

Year introduced: 1965

Date introduced: April 27, 1981

composed of vinyl acetate, plaster of Paris, zinc oxide, ethyl alcohol, menthol, and zinc phosphate

Date introduced: April 1, 1994

ointment containg zinc oxide, zinc peroxides & titanium oxide; used in the treatment of leg ulcers

Date introduced: September 1, 1989

contains powder consisting of Canada balsam: 19.6%, rosin 11.8%, gutta-percha 19.6%, zinc oxide 49.0% & liquid consisting of chloroform 100%

Date introduced: June 5, 1981

contains powder of bismuth phosphate 0.3g & zinc oxide 1.0g & liquid consisting of dichlorophen 0.005g, triethanolamine 0.002g, propionyl-acetophenone 0.76g & copolymers of vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride & vinylisobutyl ether; composition of Diaket A unknown

Date introduced: January 1, 1977

consists of gelatin, glycerin & zinc oxide

Date introduced: January 1, 1974

a dental cement used with metallic implant components

Date introduced: March 12, 2002

contains zinc oxide, calcium hydroxide, dried blood plasma & carboxymethylcellulose

Date introduced: December 30, 1981

Date introduced: September 10, 1980

contains zinc oxide, chloroiodohydroxyquinoline, calamine, gum acacia, boric acid, glycerin, & propyl hydroxybenzoate; induces thrombocytopenic purpura when applied topically; ascribed to iodochlorhydroxyquin component

Date introduced: January 1, 1977