Zincap cream 0,2% 25g

Cream

100 g of cream contains: pyrithione zinc (in terms of 100% substance) - 0.2 g (0.2%).
Excipients: macrogol cetostearate, cetostearyl alcohol

In a tube of 25 g of cream. In a carton package 1 tube.

Mechanism of action

Zinocap has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antibacterial activity of zinc pyrithione is manifested against a number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: Streptococcus spp, Staphylococcus spp, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp.
Pyrithione zinc reduces the intracellular level of ATP, contributes to the depolarization of cell membranes, causing the death of fungi and bacteria. Antifungal activity is particularly pronounced with the action on Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, causing inflammation and excessive flaking with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin diseases. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory action has not been studied.

Indications and usage

- Psoriasis.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema, neurodermatitis).
- Seborrheic dermatitis.
- Dry skin.

Contraindications

- Hypersensitivity.
- Children's age up to 1 year.

Dosage and administration

The drug is intended for external use.Adults and children from 1 year old: apply a thin layer of the cream on the affected areas 2-3 times a day.
Psoriasis: 1-1.5 months, repeated courses - when signs of exacerbation appear.
Atopic dermatitis: 3-4 weeks.
Seborrheic dermatitis: 2 weeks.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place at a temperature of 4 to 25 ºС.