Calamine Benefits & Uses

Calamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Itching

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)

Calamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Itching Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Itching Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Itching Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Calamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Calamine safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Calamine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Calamine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Calamine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Calamine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Calamine on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Calamine on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Calamine will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Calamine on the Liver?

Side effects of Calamine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Calamine on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Calamine on the heart, information on safety of Calamine for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Calamine

Is this Calamine habit forming or addictive?

Calamine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Calamine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Calamine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Calamine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Calamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calamine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Calamine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Calamine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calamine.

Unknown