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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Calamine
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Calamine uses
Active ingredient
calamine 8%
Pramoxine HCl 1%
Purpose
Skin protectant
External analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
- insect bites
- rashes
- minor skin irritations
- minor cuts
- dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhailing contents can be harmful or fatal.
Flammable:
Do not use while smoking or near heat or flame. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F.
When using this product
- do not get into eyes
- ask a doctor before using on children under 2 years of age
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- conditions worsens
- symtomps last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- shake well before using
- adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply as needed to the affected area, not more than 3 or 4 times daily
- cleanse the skin with soap and water
- let dry before use
- children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
Other information
store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, camphor, disteardimonium hectorite, fragrance, hydrated silica, isobutane, oleyl alcohol, SD alcohol 40-B, sorbitan trioleate
Questions?
Call 1-866-964-0939
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Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Calamine?Depending on the reaction of the Calamine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Calamine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Calamine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Calamine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Calamine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Calamine drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Calamine medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Calamine drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Calamine is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported doses
No survey data has been collected yetVisitor reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Calamine drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology