Calamine Lotion
Calamine + Zinc Oxide
Ingredients & Drug Type
Calamine Lotion is listed as Dermatology containing Calamine + Zinc Oxide. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Calamine + Zinc Oxide
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Suspension
- Strength
- 15% + 5%
Dosing
- Route
- topical
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: رج الزجاجة قبل الاستخدام
Medical Overview
Calamine Lotion is listed as Dermatology containing Calamine + Zinc Oxide. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Calamine — the immortal pink lotion: zinc oxide physics (evaporative cooling, weeping-rash drying, mild astringent protection) with near-absolute safety for all ages and pregnancy. Chickenpox’s classic soother (trim nails, night mittens); shake well, dab, let dry. Generalized itch without rash needs internal work-up, not more pink.
Uses / Indications
- Skin itching
- mild sunburn
- rash
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- يكاد يخلو منها: جفاف جلد مع الإفراط (رطّب بعد زوال النز)
- وإحساس شد. تحسس نادر جداً. بقعه الوردية على الثياب تُغسل.
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- لا موانع حقيقية — حساسية مكون نادرة فقط. لا يوضع على جروح مفتوحة عميقة أو جلد متشقق نازف (يلسع ويكتّل)
- ولا داخل العين والفم.
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- رجّ الزجاجة جيداً (يترسب)
- وضعه بقطن واتركه يجف طبقة ناعمة. لجدري الماء: قصّ أظافر الطفل وقفازات قطن ليلاً (خدش الحويصلات يندب ويلوث) — وحرارة عالية مستمرة أو حويصلات متقيحة أو طفل متعب جداً = مراجعة (وتذكير: مطعوم الجدري متوفر ويقي أصلاً). حكة معممة بلا طفح ظاهر = فحص داخلي (كبد؟ كلى؟ درق؟) لا كالامين أعمى. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- لا شيء — فيزيائي سطحي صرف. لا يوضع فوق كريمات علاجية أخرى (يحجبها) — رتّب الطبقات مع صيدلانيك.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Calamine Lotion?
Calamine Lotion contains Calamine + Zinc Oxide and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Calamine Lotion?
The dose must be set by a doctor or pharmacist according to age, weight, diagnosis, and kidney or liver function.
What warnings matter before using Calamine Lotion?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Calamine Lotion be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.