CALAMINE B.P.

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

CALAMINE ZINC OXIDE

Available from:

Ricesteele Manufacturing Ltd

Dosage:

15, 5 %w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous Suspension

Authorization date:

1993-04-27

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Calamine Lotion BP
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Calamine 15% w/v and Zinc Oxide 5% w/v.
For excipients, see 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous suspension
Pink cutaneous suspension.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Calamine lotion has mild astringent and soothing properties. It is indicated for the management of minor pruritic
conditions.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For topical use. Shake bottle before use.
Apply to affected area three times daily as required.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This product is for external use only.
If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
None.
4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Safety in pregnancy has not been established.
4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None known.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
None known.
4.9 OVERDOSE
Not Applicable.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
Calamine Lotion acts locally on the skin and has mild astringent and soothing properties.
5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES
No information available.
5.3 PRECLINICAL SAFETY DATA
Calamine and Zinc Oxide are well established drug substances and have been widely used for many years.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS
Bentonite
Sodium Citrate
Phenol
Glycerol
Purified Water
6.2 INCOMPATIBILITIES
Not applicable.
6.3 SHELF LIFE
2 years.
6.4 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE
Do not store above 25ºC.
6.5 NATURE AND CONTENTS OF CONTAINER
Amber Type III sod
                                
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