Calamine: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Calamine contains pramoxine-calamine, which acts as a lotion and is used to treat conditions that cause mild itching of the skin. These conditions are often caused by sunburn, insect bites, and exposure to poisonous plants. At this time, the application of Calamine will help relieve dry, irritated skin, soften and soothe the skin.

1. What is Calamine topical?

Calamine is a mixture of zinc oxide and other ingredients. In particular, Calamine and zinc oxide are familiar ingredients of anti-itch creams.
Although the exact mechanism of action of calamine and zinc oxide is unknown, they have long been shown to have skin-protective and astringent properties that help relieve itching. What's more, Calamine also seems to be able to slow the growth of bacteria, preventing the infection from getting worse.

2. How to use Calamine topical?

Calamine and zinc oxide lotion belongs to the group of drugs for topical use and is available in both topical and liquid forms. Externally observed is a pink suspension, packaged in a plastic bottle with a volume of about 118 ml.
Before applying Calamine, clean the skin with clean water or mild detergent. Shake the bottle before taking the medicine. Apply only an adequate amount, forming a thin layer over the damaged skin. The recommended dose for calamine and zinc oxide is to apply to the affected skin areas, repeated every 6 to 8 hours depending on need.
Avoid applying to damaged, exudative and/or superinfected skin, mucous membranes or eyes. In case of contact with eyes or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

3. What are the possible side effects of Calamine?

Calamine medicine is essentially a safe skin cream, protecting the skin against agents that cause skin allergies.
However, although few, side effects of calamine and zinc oxide have been reported such as itching, redness, and increased skin irritation.

4. Other notes such as taking Calamine

Because Calamine is for topical use, no drug interactions have been identified between commonly used medications and calamine and zinc oxide lotions.
As adequate studies have not been performed on calamine and zinc oxide to determine safe and effective use in pregnant women, it is also not known whether calamine and zinc oxide pass into breast milk. no, caution should be exercised when using Calamine for these subjects. In particular, it is absolutely necessary to avoid applying Calamine to the skin of the breast in women who are breastfeeding.
It is necessary to adhere to the use of calamine lotion only on the skin. If product gets into eyes, mouth or nose, wash off immediately with water. In case of accidental ingestion of calamine lotion, the patient may experience abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea. However, these symptoms are mild and usually go away on their own.
Calamine lotion will leave a thin film on the skin, which can stain fabrics if it comes in direct contact with the skin where the cream is applied.

In a nutshell, Calamine is a mixture of the ingredients calamine and zinc oxide, which is used to relieve itching and pain caused by allergic skin conditions caused by contact with skin irritants, sunburns, insects, and stains. bite. Although acting as a benign skin cream, during use, it is necessary to carefully consider the dosage, adhere to the correct use, and avoid the wire sticking to areas outside the safe skin area.
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Reference sources: walgreens.com, medicinenet.com, webmd.com