Calamine (Topical)
Brand Names : Calamox, Diaper Rash Ointment, Onguent de Calamine
Category- Antipruritic, topical
- Skin protectant
DescriptionCalamine (KAL-a-meen)
is used to relieve the itching, pain, and discomfort of minor skin irritations,
such as those caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. This medicine
also dries oozing and weeping caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison
sumac.
Calamine is available without prescription in the following dosage forms:
Topical
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Lotion (U.S. and Canada)
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
- Diaper Rash Ointment
- Onguent de Calamine
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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