Calamine lotion is easily recognizable from its pinkish white colour, and thick and creamy consistency. Calamine lotion is a combination of zinc oxide and calamine and it is available over-the-counter for the external treatment of various skin conditions.
MINOR SKIN IRRITATIONS
With its astringent qualities and cooling properties, Calamine lotion helps to soothe skin irritations from minor skin problems. Calamine lotion also produces a cooling sensation on the skin and is useful in soothing and relieving body rashes due to excessive sweating.
SUNBURN
Prolonged exposure to the sun without sun protection or sunblock will cause sunburn, resulting in pain or itching and reddening of the skin. Calamine lotion has a cooling effect on the skin that soothes this discomfort.
STINGS AND BITES
Calamine lotion helps soothe skin irritation associated with insect bites .It alleviates the itching and scratching, and the zinc oxide helps with the healing of wounds caused from insect bites.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Side effects for Calamine lotion are rarely severe but if any is observed, it is important to stop use immediately. Consult your healthcare provider whether Calamine lotion may interact with other medicines currently taken.
In addition, Calamine lotion should not be used on severe sunburn, open wounds and persons having known hypersensitivity to calamine lotion, zinc oxide or any of the ingredients in the preparation.
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