Can pregnant women use zinc oxide ointment

Pregnant women can generally use zinc oxide ointment, but it is recommended to use it under the supervision of a doctor. The main ingredient of zinc oxide ointment is zinc oxide, and the auxiliary material is petroleum jelly. Zinc oxide is a kind of zinc oxide, not a hormone drug, will not appear after the use of hormone-dependent dermatitis, so generally pregnant women can be used, but it is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor. Zinc oxide ointment is mainly used for the treatment of acute or subacute dermatitis, eczema and prickly heat. Some patients using zinc oxide ointment will appear allergic reaction, patients should immediately stop the drug, and the local drug clean. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to this product and should be used with caution by allergic individuals. Nursing women and pregnant women, the elderly should be used under medical supervision. When pregnant women need to use zinc oxide ointment, it is recommended to do so under the guidance of a doctor and not to abuse the drug on their own to avoid serious consequences.