Calamin 100 ml Lotion - Price, Uses, Dosage, Side Effects (Calamine + Zinc Oxide + Glycerine)

Indications

This medication is used to relieve pain, itching, and discomfort from minor skin irritations such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It also helps to dry the oozing and weeping caused by irritation due to these plants.

Therapeutic Class

Local Antipruritic

Pharmacology

Calamine has mild astringent and antipruritic actions. Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing and protective properties and is used in topical preparations for eczema, slight excoriations, wounds and haemorrhoids. It also reflects ultraviolet radiation and can be used as a physical sunscreen.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions for calamine/ zinc oxide topical.

Contraindications

History of hypersensitivity to any of the components.

Side Effects

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Pregnancy And Lactation

Category Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Precautions And Warnings

For external use only. Not to be used on open wounds or burns.

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