bandage zinc paste (Steripaste 3610)
What to know about bandage zinc paste — also sold as Steripaste 3610, Viscopaste 4948, ZipZoc 66000747: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.
bandage zinc paste (brand names: Steripaste 3610, Viscopaste 4948, ZipZoc 66000747) is classified as Minimal risk by AllMeds. Topical bandage with zinc paste has minimal systemic absorption and safety risks.
Key Takeaways
- Risk level: Minimal (0 points)
- PBS listed: Subsidised under the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Scheduling and Classification
| Jurisdiction | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TGA) | Unscheduled | PBS listed |
Risk Profile
Topical bandage with zinc paste has minimal systemic absorption and safety risks.
How bandage zinc paste is regulated
bandage zinc paste is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.
Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes
Classified as Unscheduled under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for subsidised prescribing.
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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.