Calamine

Registered South African indications:

• Sunburn 
• Dermatitis

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients

Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: lot

Sunburn
Minor dermatitis 

• Topical (lot): Apply with cotton wool to affected areas as needed

See adult dosage

Pregnancy

• Safe
• No evidence has been found as to the safety of the product when used during pregnancy. However, the product has been used for many years without any apparent ill effects

Breastfeeding

• Compatible
• No information is available on the use of this product during lactation. However, it is unlikely that its use would cause any adverse effects

Renal Impairment

• No dose adjustment recommended

Hepatic Impairment

• No dose adjustment recommended

Elderly

• No dose adjustment recommended

Porphyria Information

• Not yet classified (NC)

Drugs in Sport

• Permitted - No warnings

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

• Irritant reactions

Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

• Hypersensitivity

No known significant interactions

None routine

Calamine has a mild astringent action on the skin and is used as a dusting powder, cream, lotion or ointment in a variety of skin conditions. 

Calamine is available in several formulations. Please consult your pharmacy for the various products available.

Lotion (per 100ml)

• Barrs Calamine Lotion BP (Barrs)

COMBINATION PREPARATIONS

Calamine/ Diphenhydramine

Lotion (ml) 81.709mg/10mg

• Caladryl (Johnson & Johnson) originator

Paracetamol/ Calamine/ Pseudoephedrine

Cream (per 20ml) 1000mg/84.11mg/45mg

• Caladryl (Johnson & Johnson) originator

Calamine/ Zinc oxide/ Diphenhydramine/ Phenol

Lotion (per ml) 150mg/50mg/10mg/4mg

• Biohist Lotion (Adcock)

Benzocaine/ Calamine/ Pheniramine/ Phenol

Cream (per 10g) 279.4mg/1200mg/10.2mg/25.3mg

• Calastetic (Adcock)