Calamine is a preparation consisting primarily of zinc oxide with the addition of approximately 0.5% ferric oxide. It is used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products such as calamine lotion, which is used to relieve itching and discomfort caused by minor skin irritations such as poison ivy, poison oak, and insect bites.
Positive:
- Calamine lotion can relieve itching and discomfort caused by minor skin irritations.
Negative:
- Calamine lotion should be used only as directed and should be avoided contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Calamine lotion is not intended to be released into the environment and is very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Ingredients or materials:
- Calamine consists primarily of zinc oxide with the addition of approximately 0.5% ferric oxide.
