Zincal Cream is a skin-protectant cream from Alive Pharmaceutical. It contains calamine 1.5%, zinc oxide 7.5%, and simethicone 20%. Zinc oxide lays a light cover that keeps wetness and irritants off the skin. Calamine cools itch and mild redness. Simethicone helps the cream spread as an even film. People use it for napkin rash, bed rash, contact dermatitis, heat rash, insect bites, and mild sunburn. Clean and dry the skin, then spread a thin layer. It soothes and protects. It does not treat a deep infection.
Key Information
Skin protectant and soothing cream
Contains Calamine 1.5% w/w, Zinc Oxide 7.5% w/w and Simethicone 20% w/w
Used for napkin rash, bed rash, and contact irritation
Helps with itching, redness, and weeping spots
Cream form (commonly 25 gm tube)
For external use only
OTC skin cream
Key Ingredient
Calamine (1.5% w/w), Zinc Oxide (7.5% w/w), Simethicone (20% w/w)
Key Benefits
Calms itch from minor rashes and bites
Shields skin from moisture and friction
Useful in napkin rash and bed sores
Dries a mildly weeping surface
Cools sunburn and prickly heat
Easy to spread on tender skin
How Does It Work?
Zinc oxide sits on the surface as a physical barrier. It keeps urine, sweat, and rub away from sore skin and has a mild drying action. Calamine soothes itch and takes the heat out of redness. Simethicone smooths the cream so it forms a thin, even coat instead of sitting in clumps.
Directions For Use
For external use only.
Wash the area gently and pat it fully dry.
Apply a thin layer and spread it lightly.
Use as often as the pack or your doctor suggests.
Wash your hands after use unless the hands are the treated area.
Do not rub hard on raw skin.
Keep it out of the eyes, mouth, and inside the nose.
Safety Information
Do not use if you are allergic to calamine, zinc oxide, simethicone, or any other ingredient.
For intact or mildly sore skin. Do not pack it into a deep or infected wound unless a doctor says so.
Stop and seek advice if redness, swelling or pain gets worse.
If it enters the eye, rinse with clean water.
Ask a doctor before wide use on an infant, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This cream is not an acne treatment, antibiotic, or antifungal.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Store in a cool, dry place, cap closed, away from sunlight.
Possible Side Effects
Brief sting on first contact
Dry feel on the treated patch
Greasy film if the layer is too thick
Rare local redness or allergy
FAQs
Q1. What is Zincal Cream used for?
Ans. It protects and soothes irritated skin in napkin rash, bed rash, contact dermatitis, heat rash, insect bites, and mild sunburn. It is a barrier cream, not an antibiotic.
Q2. Can I put it on a baby’s napkin area?
Ans. Yes, for ordinary napkin rash. Clean and dry the skin first, then use a thin layer. See a doctor if the rash is raw, bleeding, or has pus.
Q3. How thick should the layer be?
Ans. A thin coat is enough. A heavy smear feels greasy and does not protect better. Spread it gently and let it sit on the skin.
Q4. Will Zincal clear a fungal rash?
Ans. No. It only shields and calms the surface. Ringworm, pus, or a rash that spreads needs a doctor. Do not use it as an antifungal.
Q5. Can I use it on broken skin?
Ans. A mildly weeping spot is a common use. Do not push it into a deep cut or an infected wound unless your doctor has told you to.
Q6. How should Zincal Cream be stored?
Ans. Keep the tube or jar closed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before expiry.
