Zinc Stearate

Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

What is Zinc Stearate?

Zinc stearate (C36H70O4Zn) is a compound with variable proportions of stearic and palmitic (fatty) acids. Zinc stearate is made by reacting sodium stearate with a solution of zinc sulfate.

Zinc stearate can be used as a water-repellent, a protective agent used in powders and ointments in the treatment of eczema, acne, and other skin diseases.^[1] It may also be used as a lubricant in cosmetic formulations to improve texture and smoothness. Zinc stearate has antiseptic, astringent and topical protective properties.^[2]

Top Medications Containing Zinc Stearate

• Benazepril Hydrochloride 20 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride 10 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride 40 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride 5 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 25 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Clopidogrel Bisulfate 75 mg (base) (Apotex Corp.)
• Diethylpropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release 75 mg (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
• Enalapril Maleate 5 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Enalapril Maleate and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 25 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Enalapril Maleate and Hydrochlorothiazide 5 mg / 12.5 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Excedrin Back & Body acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg (Novartis Consumer Health, Inc)
• Fosinopril Sodium 40 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 20 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 10 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Norgesic 385 mg / 30 mg / 25 mg (3M Pharmaceuticals)
• Norgesic Forte 770 mg / 60 mg / 50 mg (3M Pharmaceuticals)
• Quinidine Sulfate 300 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Renvela carbonate 800 mg (Genzyme)