CALAMINE lotion

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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