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Therapeutic action
- Antipruritic drug
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of pruritus
Forms and strengths
- Calamine 8% or 15% lotion, bottle
Dosage
- Child and adult: one application 3 to 4 times daily in a thin layer
Duration
- According to clinical response
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- Clean the skin before applying the lotion.
- Do not apply to exudative and/or superinfected lesions, mucous membranes or eyes.
- In case of contact with eyes or mucous membranes, flush immediately with plenty of water.
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication. Do not apply to the breasts.
Remarks
- Shake the lotion well before using.
Storage
– Below 25 °C