CALAMINE LOTION

Overview

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

CALAMINE LOTION is composed of: CALAMINE (15 %W/V), ZINC OXIDE (5 %W/V)

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

Precautions for CALAMINE LOTION and its Constituents

• 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

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Others	59%
3 Times Daily	20%
2 Times Daily	16%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days	52%
3 Days	12%
7 Days	12%
2 Days	7%
28 Days	5%
4 Days	5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs	12%
5 to 12yrs	6%
12 to 18yrs	7%
18 to 35yrs	41%
35 to 50yrs	17%
50 to 60yrs	5%
60 to 70yrs	5%
70yrs and above	7%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

55%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician	73%
Pediatrician	6%
Cardiologist	5%
Gynaecologist	4%
Oncologist	2%
Pulmonologist	2%
Neurologist	1%
Rheumatologist	1%
Orthopaedist	1%
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician	1%
Surgeon	1%
Neonatologist	1%
None	1%
Gastroenterologist	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ATARAX 25MG TAB	15%
DOLO TAB 650MG	11%
ALLEGRA TAB 120MG	10%

Available Alternatives for CALAMINE LOTION

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CALAMINE LOTION

INR 30 for 100 ML LOTION

CALAMINE 15 %W/V, ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CALAK 50 ML LOTION	INR 38 for 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	INR 100 for 100 ML LOTION	CALAMINE 15 %V/V, ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/V, GLYCERIN 5 %V/V, BENTONITE 3 %V/V, SODIUM CITRATE 0.05 %W/V
SILODERM CRM	INR 47.5 for 20GM CRM	DIMETHICONE 20 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 7 %W/W, CETRIMIDE 1.25 %W/W, CALAMINE 1.5 %W/W
SUFRATE CRM	INR 50 for 25 GM CREAM	DIMETHICONE 20.0 %W/W, SUCRALFATE 7.0 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 7.5 %W/W, CALAMINE 1.5 %W/W, CETRIMIDE 1.129 %W/W