Calamine
Indications
Calamine is used for:
Symptomatic treatment of pruritus.
Not considered effective for the treatment of insect stings or bites
Adult Dose
Mild pruritus, apply liberally 3–4 times daily
Child Dose
Mild pruritus, apply liberally 3–4 times daily
Renal Dose
Dosage adjustment not required
Administration
For External use.
Apply liberally to all the affected area.
Shake bottle well before use
Contra Indications
Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use on open wounds or burns
Pregnancy-Lactation
Topical use of Calamine lotion has not been reported to be associated with significant adverse effects when used during pregnancy and lactation
Calamine lotion is compatible with breastfeeding.
Reference:
1. World Health Organization (WHO). Breastfeeding and Maternal Medication: Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/62435/55732.pdf?sequence=1
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calamine :