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Medicine
Zinc acetate
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor skin irritations dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy, oak, sumac
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Drug facts
What it is used for
Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Protectant
What it does
Skin Protectant
How to take it
Shake well before use
- Apply 15 minutes before exposure
- Apply generously to dry, exposed skin
- Allow to dry
- Apply every 4 hours for continued protection or sooner if needed
- After possible exposure with skin irritants, remove using IC Ivy Cleanser
- Children under 2 year - ask a doctor.
Warnings
For external use only - When using this product
- do not get into eyes
- If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water
- Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens
- Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
More about this medicine
- Keep out of reach of children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other Information
Protect from excessive heat (48°C/120°F)
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Zinc acetate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-acetate
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Zinc acetate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-acetate
- AMA 11th
Zinc acetate. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/zinc-acetate
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