Calamine lotion is formulated with calamine as the main ingredient, supplemented by zinc oxide, glycerin and distilled water. It is used for acute dermatitis with flushing, swelling, burning, itching without oozing, as well as skin diseases such as urticaria, summer dermatitis, and sunburn. So, what are the side effects of calamine lotion? Are there any serious side effects?

Calamine lotion is an over-the-counter dermatological drug. The calamine and zinc oxide components contained in calamine lotion have astringent and protective effects. It is mainly used in dermatology to relieve itching and can be used for a long time. Urticaria is an allergic disease, which is mainly caused by contact with allergens. When you use calamine lotion to relieve itchiness on your child, you should also pay attention to look for allergens, stay away from them, and avoid contact with them.

Generally speaking, calamine lotion is not very irritating to intact skin. It may cause short-term slight pain after use, but generally does not cause severe pain. If the skin in the affected area is damaged or exudates, It may cause significant pain and should be used with caution. The skin of the affected area may "pee" 1 to 2 days after taking the medication. This is a normal phenomenon and parents do not need to worry.

For fungal infectious diseases such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris, 2% ketoconazole calamine lotion can be used externally. For diaper dermatitis in children with fungal infection, 3% nystatin lotion should be used Calamine lotion.

Calamine lotion is very safe to use, but it is prohibited to be applied to areas with hair. The medicine is a suspension. It must be shaken evenly before use. Generally, it can be applied 3-4 times a day. .