Calamine Lotion
Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%
15 gm + 5 gm
Pharmik Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 100 ml bottle |
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| Retail Price | 40.00 AED |
Indications
Calamine Lotion is used for:
Pruritus, Discomfort from minor skin irritations such as Poison ivy, Poison oak, Poison sumac. Itching, Psoriasis, eczema, urticaria.
Adult Dose
Adult: Apply 3-4 times daily for 3-5 days.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
History of hypersensitivity to any of the components
Precautions
For external use only. Not to be used on open wounds or burns.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
There are no known drug interactions for calamine / zinc oxide topical.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5% :
May cause rash or irritation.
Mechanism of Action
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.
Note
Calamine 15 gm + 5 gm Lotion manufactured by Pharmik Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%. Calamine is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Calamine Lotion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.