Aqueous Calamine Cream contains calamin and zic oxide. Calamine has a mild astringent action of the skin and is used in a variety of skin conditions. Zinc oxide has a mildly antiseptic action and is a mild astringent, it has soothing and protective properties.
It can be used to help soothe and cool sunburn, irritated or itchy skin and to provide some relief from symptoms of conditions such as scabies, chicken pox, nettle stings and insect bites.
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Calamine Cream contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions may cause slight skin irritation in people who are hypersensitive to this, or any of the ingredients.
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Please read the patient information leaflet before use.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Using Aqueous Calamine Cream during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are having an X-ray, do not apply beforehand as it may affect the outcome of the X-ray examination.
Once applied, keep away from open flames, as some of the ingredients are flammable. Any dressings, clothing or bed clothes which are exposed to this substance may be a fire risk, even after washing. Be sure to avoid allowing this product to soak into furnishings, as these cannot be easily washed.
Store out of sight and reach of children. Store away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.
Additional information
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Dimensions | 15.2 × 12.7 × 9.5 cm |
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