Calamine

Calamine is employed chiefly as an astringent and in protective and soothing ointments and lotions for sunburn.


Adult Dose
Dose: 8%
Single Dose: 8 (8)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose: 8%
Single Dose: 8 (8)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: -
Paedriatic
Dose: 8%
Single Dose: 8 (8)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: -
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Zinc Carbonate. It belongs to Skin application and lotion pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
Contraindications
Calamine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Calamine include Vomiting, Gastritis.
Indications
Calamine is primarily indicated in conditions like Eczema, Skin diseases, Sunburn.
Interactions
Calamine is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementPhenoxymethylpenicillin (K) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Lotion Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Warnings
Use with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness, infection or allergy. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.
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