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Zinc oxide overdose

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Zinc oxide overdose

Definition:

This is poisoning from an overdose of zinc oxide.

Alternative Names:
Desitin; Calamine lotion; Zinaderm

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Poisonous Ingredient:

• zinc oxide

Where Found:

• zinc oxide ointment
• some diaper rash medications
• some hemorrhoid preparations
• in some skin lotions
• calamine lotion
• Caladryl lotion

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