ZIPZOC^◊ zinc oxide impregnated medicated stocking.

ZIPZOC^◊ is a zinc oxide impregnated medicated stocking for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers.

ZIPZOC^◊ is a sterile rayon stocking impregnated with an ointment containing 20% Zinc Oxide Ph. Eur. Each stocking contains a mean value of 41.5g ointment.

• Stocking presentation means it is easy to apply and remove with less mess therefore saving time, compared with zinc oxide bandages.

Patient Comfort

• Contains zinc oxide which is soothing and has a role in wound healing.
• Preservative free formulation means skin reactions are less likely for patients with sensitive skin.
• ZIPZOC^◊ and one bandage are usually thin enough to allow patients to wear their normal shoes.

• Treatment of chronic leg ulcers. Where chronic venous insufficiency exists, the medicated stocking can be used as a primary contact layer under compression bandaging or hosiery.

Contraindications

There are no known contraindications to ZIPZOC^◊

Special Warnings and Precautions for Use

If arterial insufficiency is an underlying condition, then compression bandaging should not be used in conjunction with ZIPZOC^◊.

Interactions with Other Medications and other forms of Interaction

None known.

Pregnancy and Lactation

There is no evidence to suggest ZIPZOC^◊ should not be used during pregnancy.

Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines

It is unlikely to have an effect.

Undesirable Effects
The skin of leg ulcer patients is easily sensitised to some topical medications. ZIPZOC^◊ contains no preservatives thereby reducing the risk of skin reactions. Reactions reported include rash, erythema, itching and maceration of the wound edge. If the outer bandaging is inappropriate or the medicated stocking is not change with sufficient frequency, it can cause the stocking to dry out.  Because ZIPZOC^◊ is preservative free, it must be changed no less frequently than weekly to avoid possible risk of infection.

Overdose

None stated.