Kalmal Calamine Bp

Kalmal Calamine Bp Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Kaolin is a layered silicate mineral. Kaolin is used in ceramics, medicine, coated paper, as a food additive, in toothpaste, as a light diffusing material in white incandescent light bulbs, and in cosmetics. Until the early 1990s it was the active substance of anti-diarrhoea medicine Kaopectate.

Kaolin is an adsorptive agent.

Zinc oxide is used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations such as burns, cuts, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and diaper rash. It is also used as a sunscreen.

Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing and protective properties and is used in topical preparations for eczema, slight excoriations, wounds and haemorrhoids. It also reflects ultraviolet radiation and can be used as a physical sunscreen.

Kalmal Calamine Bp
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
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Interaction With other Medicine
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Trade Name	Kalmal Calamine Bp
Generic	Calamine + Zinc Oxide + Kaolin + Bentonite
Weight	0.75mg, Zinc Oxide Bp 0.25mg, Kaolin 0.2g, 0.15g
Type	Lotion
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer	Jawa International Limited
Available Country	Nigeria
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Kaolin is a natural ingredient used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of various conditions including diarrhea, skin dryness, and minor skin bleeding.

Used for upset stomach and diarrhea, a traditional medicine used in China, South America and Africa. Kaolin is also used to treat AIDs-related diarrhea. Kaolin based bandages are also under investigation.

Zinc Oxide helps to To treat or prevent skin irritations (e.g., burns, bed sore, cuts, poison ivy, diaper rash). Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness.

Kalmal Calamine Bp is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Diaper Rash, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Enteritis infectious, Gastric Ulcer, Loose bowel movements, Stomach pains caused by Gastric AcidAcute Wounds, Burns first degree, Burns second degree, Dermatitis, Eczematous, Diaper Rash, Herpes Labialis, Injuries to the Nipple (Fissures and Cracks) Resulting Breastfeeding, Intertrigo, Pain, Pruritus, Sensitive Skin, Skin Irritation, Skin candida, Sunburn, Wounds, Chafing, Damaged skin, Dry, cracked skin, Facial rash, Heat rash, Superficial Wounds, Watery skin lesions, Astringent, Nutritional supplementation

How Kalmal Calamine Bp works

Kaolin adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea.

It acts by providing a physical barrier to prevent skin irritation and help heal damaged skin.

Dosage

Kalmal Calamine Bp dosage

Apply thin layer topically every 8 hourly. Change wet and soiled diapers, promptly cleans the diaper area, allow to dry and apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

Side Effects

Usually well tolerated. Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reaction.

Toxicity

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 7950 mg/kg [Mouse].

Precaution

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away