Calamine - Calamine Lotion - Topical Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Calamine.
• USES: This medication is used to help relieve itching, pain and discomfort due to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
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Calamine Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially.

Read Before Using Calamine (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history and of any allergies you might have.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes or on the inside of your nose, mouth or genital area.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Calamine Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Usage Instructions

• Wash and completely dry the affected area before applying the lotion.
• Shake lotion well before use.
• Apply this medication to the affected area of skin, generally three to four times daily or as directed by your physician.
• Learn proper use of this medication.
• Consult your pharmacist.
• This medicine is for external use only.
• Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days.

Possible Side Effects

• Very unlikely but report promptly.