EGOZINC OINTMENT - 0.5%
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Pharmascience Inc. / Pendopharms, Division of Pharmascience Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 02145456
- Status
- Inactive licence
- Licence date
- 5 November 2007
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Onguent
- Route of administration
- Rectale
- Application type
- DIN de transition
Oral dose analysis does not apply without an established exclusively oral route.
Composition
Medicinal composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Propyl paraben, (p)-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle, Huile minérale légère, Pétrolatum
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | Not specified | 4 hours |
| Enfants | Not specified | Not specified | 4 hours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Egozinc Ointment is used to help relieve swelling, itching and discomfort of some rectal problems. It may also be applied to the area around the anus or rectum to relieve itching and discomfort.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on children using this medication. Plastic pants and tight-fitting diapers may increase the chance of absorption of the medicine through the skin and the chance of side effects. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light. Keep the medication from freezing. Do not keep outdated medication or medication no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of reach of children.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 02145456
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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