Zinc Stearate

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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]

Some examples of medications containing Zinc Stearate

• Baclofen 5 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride 20 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride 10 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 25 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg
• Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide 5 mg / 6.25 mg
• Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 25 mg
• Diethylpropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release 75 mg
• Excedrin Back & Body acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg
• Fosinopril Sodium 40 mg
• Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg
• Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg
• Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril Hydrochloride 12.5 mg / 10 mg
• Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril Hydrochloride 25 mg / 20 mg
• Moexipril Hydrochloride 7.5 mg
• Quinidine Sulfate 200 mg
• Sevelamer Carbonate 800 mg
• Sevelamer Carbonate 800 mg

Further information

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