Zinc Stearate

Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)

What is it?

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 with this excipient

• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 5 mg / 6.25 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 25 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Diethylpropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release 75 mg (Watson Pharmaceuticals)
• Enalapril Maleate 5 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Excedrin Back & Body acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg (Novartis Consumer Health, Inc)
• Fosinopril Sodium 10 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 20 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 10 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 20 mg (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
• Fosinopril Sodium 40 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg (Perrigo New York Inc.)
• Moexipril Hydrochloride 7.5 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Norgesic Forte 770 mg / 60 mg / 50 mg (3M Pharmaceuticals)
• Quinapril Hydrochloride 5 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Quinapril Hydrochloride 10 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Quinapril Hydrochloride 20 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Quinapril Hydrochloride 40 mg (Apotex Corp.)
• Renvela sevelamer carbonate 800 mg (Genzyme)
• Tepanil 75 mg (Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc.)