Calamine Lotion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calamine Lotion is used -
Is the use of Calamine Lotion 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.
Is the use of Calamine Lotion 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.
What is the effect of Calamine Lotion 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.
What is the effect of Calamine Lotion on the Liver?
Side effects of Calamine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Calamine Lotion 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.
Is this Calamine Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Calamine Lotion does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Calamine Lotion since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Calamine Lotion is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calamine Lotion is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calamine Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Calamine Lotion and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calamine Lotion
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calamine Lotion.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 886-887
