CALAMINE

Overview

CALAMINE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

Calamine is an anti-itch medicine that works by causing a cooling sensation as it evaporates on your skin. Calamine also dries oozing or weeping from minor skin irritation. Calamine topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching and skin irritation caused by chickenpox, insect bites or stings, measles, eczema, sunburn, poison ivy, and other minor skin conditions.

Usage

CALAMINE is generally used to treat: Measles, Eczema, Itchy Skin, Sunburn, Ivy Poison, Insect Bite
CALAMINE can address symptoms like: Skin Irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. You should not use calamine topical if you are allergic to it.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Before you apply calamine topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely.
• Shake the calamine lotion well just before each use.
• Apply calamine topical directly to the skin and rub in gently, allowing it to dry on your skin. You may also use a cotton ball to smooth the medicine onto your skin.Wash your hands with soap and water after applying the medicine.
• dont swallow the calamine
  

Common Side-Effects

CALAMINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

CALAMINE : Dizziness

Technical Classification

CALAMINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICAL AGENTS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CALAMINE as Ingredient

ALLSUTH LTN	LIQUID PARAFFIN 10 %W/W, ALOE VERA 10 %W/W, CALAMINE 8 %W/V
CALADRYL 60 ML LOTION	CALAMINE 8 %W/V, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 1 %W/V
CALAK 50 ML LOTION	CALAMINE 15 %W/V, GLYCEROL 5 %V/V, ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/V, BENTONITE 3 %W/V, SODIUM CITRATE 0.5 %W/V
CALALOTIO LTN	CALAMINE 15 %V/V, ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/V, GLYCERIN 5 %V/V, BENTONITE 3 %V/V, SODIUM CITRATE 0.05 %W/V
CALAMINE LOTION	CALAMINE 15 %W/V, ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/V
CALAPURE A LOTION	LIQUID PARAFFIN 10 %W/W, ALOE VERA 10 %W/W, CALAMINE 8 %W/W
CALAPURE LTN	LIQUID PARAFFIN 10 %W/V, CALAMINE 8 %W/V
CALOSOFT AF	ALOE VERA 10 %W/W, LIQUID PARAFFIN 10 %W/W, CALAMINE 8 %W/W
DERMOCALM LOTION	PARAFFIN WAX 10 %W/W, CALAMINE 8 %W/W
ELOSMOOTH LOTION	GLUCOSAMINE , CALAMINE , OLIVE OIL , METHYL LACTATE , ALLANTOIN , LIQUID PARAFFIN , CHAMOMILE EXTRACT
HISTO CALAMINE LOTION	CALAMINE 8 %W/V, GLYCERIN 6.25 %W/V, ALOE VERA 5 %W/V, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 1 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.1 %W/V
HISTO CALAMINE LTN	CALAMINE 8.0 %W/V, GLYCERIN 6.25 %W/V, ALOE VERA 5.0 %W/V, DIPHENHYDRAMINE 1.0 %W/V, CAMPHOR 0.1 %W/V
P COOL OINT	CALAMINE 5 %W/W, LIGNOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 %W/W, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.1 %W/W
SILODERM CRM	DIMETHICONE 20 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 7 %W/W, CETRIMIDE 1.25 %W/W, CALAMINE 1.5 %W/W
SUFRATE CRM	DIMETHICONE 20.0 %W/W, SUCRALFATE 7.0 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 7.5 %W/W, CETRIMIDE 1.129 %W/W, CALAMINE 1.5 %W/W