Calamine Plain topical

Generic name: Calamine (topical)
Brand names: Calamine Plain Topical
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Usage of Calamine Plain topical

Calamine Plain is an anti-itch medicine that works by causing a cooling sensation as it evaporates on your skin. Calamine Plain also dries oozing or weeping from minor skin irritation.

Calamine Plain topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching and skin irritation caused by chickenpox, insect bites or stings, measles, eczema, sunburn, poison ivy, and other minor skin conditions.

Calamine Plain topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Calamine Plain topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Calamine Plain may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

redness, rash, pus, or other signs of infection.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Calamine Plain topical

You should not use Calamine Plain topical if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Calamine Plain Plain if you have other medical conditions, especially any allergies.

It is not known whether Calamine Plain topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Calamine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Calamine Plain topical

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Calamine Plain. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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