Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with multiple pharmaceutical applications including broad-spectrum UV radiation absorption (UVA and UVB) for use as a physical sunscreen, and topical zinc-mediated wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects for treating diaper rash, minor skin irritations, and dermatitis. It is used as an active sunscreen ingredient and a protective skin barrier agent in various dermatological preparations. In ophthalmology, zinc oxide is a component of ocular zinc supplements investigated for slowing age-related macular degeneration progression.
Peso Molecular
81,4000 g/mol
TPSA
1,00 Ų
Áreas Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
[O-2].[Zn+2]
InChI
InChI=1S/O.Zn/q-2;+2
Molecular Formula
OZn
HBD / HBA
- / 1
Ligações Rotacionáveis
0
Átomos Pesados
2
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with multiple pharmaceutical applications including broad-spectrum UV radiation absorption (UVA and UVB) for use as a physical sunscreen, and topical zinc-mediated wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects for treating diaper rash, minor skin irritations, and dermatitis. It is used as an active sunscreen ingredient and a protective skin barrier agent in various dermatological preparations. In ophthalmology, zinc oxide is a component of ocular zinc supplements investigated for slowing age-related macular degeneration progression.
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Yes, Zinc Oxide is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3988900. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3007857. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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