Topical Preparations (Toxicity)
- Toxicities from Human Drugs
- Toxicities from Over-the-Counter Drugs
- Cold and Cough Medications (Toxicity)
- Decongestants (Toxicity)
- Analgesics (Toxicity)
- Gastrointestinal Drugs (Toxicity)
- Multivitamins and Iron (Toxicity)
- Topical Preparations (Toxicity)
- Herbal Supplements (Toxicity)
- Toxicities from Prescription Drugs
- Cardiovascular Medications (Toxicity)
- Tranquilizers, Antidepressants, Sleep Aids, and Anticonvulsants (Toxicity)
- Muscle Relaxants (Toxicity)
- Topical Agents (Toxicity)
- Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Toxicity)
- Toxicities from Illicit and Abused Drugs
Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide ointments or creams are commonly used as topical skin protectants, astringents, and bactericidal agents. Most ointments contain 10%–40% zinc oxide. Acute ingestion of zinc oxide–containing products usually results in gastric irritation (vomiting) and diarrhea, without the intravascular hemolysis and liver and renal damage associated with ingestion of elemental zinc. Signs are usually seen within 2–4 hr of a significant exposure. Vomiting animals should be managed symptomatically and supportively. Some dogs show hypersensitivity-type reactions manifested by facial and ocular edema. Such cases can be treated with diphenhydramine or other antiallergic medications.
- Toxicities from Human Drugs
- Toxicities from Over-the-Counter Drugs
- Cold and Cough Medications (Toxicity)
- Decongestants (Toxicity)
- Analgesics (Toxicity)
- Gastrointestinal Drugs (Toxicity)
- Multivitamins and Iron (Toxicity)
- Topical Preparations (Toxicity)
- Herbal Supplements (Toxicity)
- Toxicities from Prescription Drugs
- Cardiovascular Medications (Toxicity)
- Tranquilizers, Antidepressants, Sleep Aids, and Anticonvulsants (Toxicity)
- Muscle Relaxants (Toxicity)
- Topical Agents (Toxicity)
- Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Toxicity)
- Toxicities from Illicit and Abused Drugs
Also of Interest
Test your knowledge
Consumption of the fruit, seed, stem, or leaves of avocados can cause toxicity in animals. Ingestion of sufficient quantities of avocado fruit is most likely to cause myocardial necrosis in which of the following species?