Drug Reference
Calamine
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Baby Anti Monkey Butt Diaper Rash CreamCaladrylCalagesicLantiseptic Multi-Purpose
Available as
140 MG/ML · Topical Cream30 MG/ML · Topical Cream30 MG/ML80 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.105 ML/ML · Topical Cream0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment15 MG/ML · Topical Cream4 MG/ML · Topical Cream4 MG/ML0.035 MG/MG150 MG/ML100 MG/ML · Topical Cream52.5 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: insect bites rashes minor skin irritations minor cuts dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac
How to use / dosing
Directions shake well before using adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily cleanse the skin with soap and water let dry before use children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor Other Information store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Do not use while smoking or near heat or flame. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents can be harmful or fatal. When using this product do not get into eyes ask a doctor before using on children under 2 years of age Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again in a few days
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CALASOOTHE (CALAMINE, MENTHOL, AND ZINC OXIDE) OINTMENT [DYNAREX CORPORATION]
- CALAMINE PLUS PRAMOXINE HCL (CALAMINE PLUS SPRAY) AEROSOL, SPRAY [TARGET CORPORATION]
- CALAMINE, ZINC OXIDE LOTION [H E B]
- CALAMINE, PRAMOXIND HCL LOTION [H E B]
- GNP CALDYPHEN (CALAMINE AND PRAMOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE) LOTION [AMERISOURCE BERGEN]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.