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Ivy, poison oak, poison ivy ... in nature are poisonous plants, capable of causing rashes and itching when in contact with the skin due to the urushiol contained in these plants. Calaclear is commonly used for patients who are accidentally exposed to plant toxins and certain other dermatological conditions.
1. What does Calaclear do?
Calaclear is a combination drug of 2 main active ingredients, Pramoxine and Zinc acetate. It is applied topically to relieve pain and itching caused by contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Calaclear is also indicated in the treatment of dry blisters or pus-filled blisters caused by skin irritation.In addition, Calaclear may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide above.
2. Be careful when using Calaclear drug
Use Calaclear with caution in the following situations:
Follow all directions on the Calaclear label and packaging. You need to let your doctor know about all of your medical conditions, allergy history, and all medications you take to consider the most appropriate treatment. Precautions before taking Calaclear : patients should not use Calaclear if they have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or to the ingredients contained in Calaclear in the past; Consult your treating physician before using Calaclear if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; Do not use Calaclear in children under 2 years of age without consulting a doctor.
3. How to use Calaclear drug?
Patients can refer to how to use Calaclear as follows:
Use Calaclear exactly as directed on the drug label or as directed by your doctor; Do not use Calaclear by mouth, Calaclear is for external use only; Shake Calaclear well before use; Clean affected skin area with soap and clean water, then pat dry or allow skin to dry before each application of Calaclear. Apply Calaclear directly to the affected area, which can be done 3 to 4 times per day. Stop using Calaclear and call your doctor if a patient's symptoms do not improve within 7 days of treatment, or if they get worse, or when symptoms disappear but then return within 7 days. within a few days; Avoid contact of Calaclear with eyes or mucous membranes; Store Calaclear at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
4. Missed dose of Calaclear
What happens if I miss a dose of Calaclear ? At this point, the patient should apply the drug as soon as possible as soon as he remembers. Accordingly, you should skip the missed dose of Calaclear if it is almost time for your next dose, do not take 2 doses of Calaclear at the same time.
5. Calaclear drug overdose
Calaclear drug overdose is not expected to pose a danger to the person using the drug. If there is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, the patient can immediately go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if someone accidentally swallows Calaclear .
6. Calaclear drug side effects
While taking Calaclear medicine, the patient may experience the following side effects:
Get emergency medical help if the person taking Calaclear develops signs of an allergic reaction such as: hives , difficulty in breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or whole throat, trouble swallowing or talking, unusual hoarseness...; Severe skin irritation; Less serious side effects of Calaclear may occur with greater frequency, but most patients taking Calaclear will experience no side effects. Call your doctor or call for medical help if any of these or any other side effects persistently bother you:
Dry skin ; Itchy skin. This is not a complete list of Calaclear side effects that may occur. Patients should call their doctor for medical advice about the side effects of Calaclear when necessary;
7. What drugs are likely to affect Calaclear?
Topical medications are not likely to be affected by other medications the patient is taking. However, many drugs can interact with each other in a way that is not documented in the Calaclear instructions for use. Patients should therefore keep their treating physician informed of all medications they are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
In short, Calaclear is a combination drug of 2 main active ingredients, Pramoxine and Zinc acetate. It is applied topically to relieve pain and itching caused by contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. In addition, this product is also prescribed by doctors in many other diseases. Before use, you should read the instructions carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Reference source: drugs.com
