What is Calamine?
Calamine works as an anti-itch medication by cooling your skin when it evaporates. Calamine can also be used to dry out minor skin irritations that are oozing, weeping, or leaking. Calamine topical is used for minor skin conditions such as eczema and sunburn. Calamine topical can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Calamine
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Calamine may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Redness, rash, or pus
There may be other side effects. Need medical advice regarding side effects? For assistance on that front, reach out to your physician immediately. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Hydrocortisone topical, Benadryl, Diphenhydramine, and Lidocaine topical
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, allergies, and medicines.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to calamine, then it is best not to use the topical. If you suffer from any other medical condition, including allergies, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to use calamine. Calamine topical is not known to harm unborn babies. If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine unless your doctor has prescribed it. Calamine topical does not pass into breast milk. It is also unknown if the medicine could harm a baby who is nursing. If you are breastfeeding a child, or pregnant, do not use this medication without first consulting with your healthcare provider.
How to take calamine?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and warm water before applying calamine topical. Let the skin dry completely. Before each use, shake the calamine cream well. Calamine topical can be applied directly to your skin. Rub it in gently and allow it to dry. Use a cotton ball or a cotton swab to apply the medicine. After applying the medication, wash your hands with soap or water. Calamine lotion can leave a thin layer on the skin when it dries. Calamine may stain any fabric it comes into contact with. If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days, or if they clear and come back again, call your doctor. Store away from moisture or heat. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Calamine can be used as needed, and you don't need to follow a schedule. If you have a regular schedule, you should apply the missed dose immediately.If your next scheduled dosage is rapidly approaching, skip any missed ones and wait to take your regular schedule of medications. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of calamine are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical attention. You can also call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Calamine topical is not to be taken orally. Calamine topical should only be used on the skin. Rinse with water if calamine accidentally gets into your eyes, mouth, nose, rectum, or vagina. Do not use other medications to treat the same areas that you have treated with calamine unless you are told to by your doctor.
Interaction with other drug
Calamine applied topically is unlikely to have any effect on other drugs that you may take orally or by injection. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
