Wax bolus containing zinc particles of a defined particle size

摘要

Disclosed is a bolus including zinc particles wherein the zinc particles have a size between 45 microns in the shortest dimension and 150 microns in the longest dimension, and wherein the zinc particles are substantially evenly dispersed within a wax matrix. Also disclosed is the use of zinc having low particle size and wax for manufacture of a bolus for the prevention of conditions of zinc responsive skin disorders, fungal infections and/or facial eczema.