Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%

Indications

Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5% 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.

Side Effects

Side effects of Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5% : May cause rash or irritation.

Mode 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.

Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5% brands in Bangladesh

Lotion

Calamilon ^{(15 gm + 5 gm)/100 ml}

Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%

United Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Lotion

Calamin M ^{15 gm + 5 gm/100 ml}

Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%

Momotaz Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Lotion

Calamine ^{15 gm + 5 gm/100 ml}

Calamine 15% + Zinc Oxide 5%

Amico Laboratories Ltd.