Calamine + Diphenhydramine topical
Indications
Calamine + Diphenhydramine topical is used for:
Used to treat itching and pain caused by minor burns/cuts/scrapes, sunburn, insect bites, minor skin irritations, or rashes, skin allergy, nappy rash, prickly heat.
Adult Dose
Topical
Lotion
Apply 3 to 4 times a day, continuously for 2 weeks.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Use after thoroughly wash the affected area with water.
Gently rub the lotion on the skin using cotton or your fingers.
Contra Indications
Hhypersensitivity
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calamine + Diphenhydramine topical :
Mild stinging, redness, swelling, or dry/flaky skin may occur.
Mechanism of Action
Diphenhydramine
istamine H1-receptor antagonist of effector cells in respiratory tract, blood vessels, and GI smooth muscle
Calamine
Calamine has mild astringent and antipruritic actions.