ZIPZOC Impregnated dressing Ref.[50404] Active ingredients: Zinc

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2020  Publisher: Evolan Pharma AB, PO Box 120, 182 12 Danderyd, Sweden

4.1. Therapeutic indications

To be used as an aid in the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers. Where chronic venous insufficiency exists the stocking can be used as a primary contact layer under compression bandaging or hosiery.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Posology

Zipzoc should be applied to cover the lower leg from the base of the toes to below the knee. All folds should be smoothed out. In the case of excessive calf size care should be taken to apply the stocking without constricting the lower leg. A suitable outer bandage or dressing should be used to prevent soiling of clothes. If chronic venous insufficiency exists, Zipzoc can be used as a primary contact layer under suitable compression bandaging.

The duration and frequency of application will depend on the clinical circumstances, but Zipzoc must be changed no less frequently than weekly.

Method of administration

For cutaneous use.

4.9. Overdose

None known.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 30°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

Polyethylene aluminium foil laminated pouches, each pouch containing a single stocking.

The outer carton will contain 1, 4 or 10 pouches.

Each pouch contains a tubular rayon gauze stocking impregnated with about 41.5g of ointment.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements for disposal.

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