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About Calacare Lotion 100 ml

Calacare Lotion 100 ml belongs to the class of  'anti-allergens'. Calacare Lotion 100 ml is used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. It is also used to treat itching, insect/sting bites, eczema, and other minor skin conditions.

Calacare Lotion 100 ml is a combination of three medicines namely: calamine, diphenhydramine, and camphor. Calamine and camphor are two astringents whereas diphenhydramine is anti-allergic. The astringents work by imparting a cooling sensation on the skin to relieve minor skin irritation and the antiallergic works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby relieving symptoms of skin allergy.

Use  Calacare Lotion 100 ml exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Before you apply Calacare Lotion 100 ml topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely. Apply Calacare Lotion 100 ml directly to the skin and rub it gently, allowing it to dry on your skin. You may also use a cotton ball to smooth the medicine onto your skin. Usually, Calacare Lotion 100 ml does not cause any side-effects, sometimes may have side effects like hives, rash, redness, and difficulty in breathing, in that case, contact your doctor immediately.

Let your doctor know if you are using a prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Calacare Lotion 100 ml. If you are known to be allergic to Calacare Lotion 100 ml or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze or refrigerate. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying for the medicine. Do not use the Calacare Lotion 100 ml for internal use, it is only for external use. Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs by informing your doctor.

Uses of Calacare Lotion 100 ml

Allergic skin conditions

Directions for Use

Use Calacare Lotion 100 ml exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Before you apply Calacare Lotion 100 ml, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely. Apply Calacare Lotion 100 ml directly to the skin and rub in gently, allowing it to dry on your skin. You may also use a cotton ball to smooth the medicine onto your skin. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Medicinal Benefits

Calacare Lotion 100 ml is used to treat allergic skin conditions which contains calamine, diphenhydramine, and camphor. Calamine and camphor are two astringents whereas diphenhydramine is anti-allergic. The astringents work by imparting a cooling sensation on the skin to relieve minor skin irritation and the antiallergic works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby relieving symptoms of skin allergy.Calacare Lotion 100 ml can also be used in treating itching, sting/insect bites, rashes, eczema.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calacare Lotion 100 ml

Calacare Lotion 100 ml usually does not cause any side effects.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use on extensive areas of skin for longer than 7 days
  • Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes
  • Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs
  • Do not stop the Calacare Lotion 100 ml suddenly after relieving the symptoms on your own, there may be a chance of reoccurrence of symptoms. So take the advise of your doctor before stopping the Calacare Lotion 100 ml

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Quitting smoking
  • Limit alcohol
  • Take foods like blueberries, broccoli, guava, kiwi fruits, oranges, papaya, strawberries, and sweet potatoes.
  • Avoid oily content foods, white grains, chocolate.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water after applying for the medicine.
  • Before you apply Calacare Lotion 100 ml topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely.
  • Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if your symptoms clear up and then come back.
  • Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze or refrigerate.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergic skin conditions: A skin allergy is when the skin becomes irritated because the immune system reacting to something that is usually harmless. This is called an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can cause rash, itching, burning, redness, bumps, hives, and swelling. Many different allergens can cause a reaction. Some of the most common allergic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, urticaria.

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