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Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

About Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml belongs to the class of  'anti-allergens'. Trucalamine Lotion 60 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.

Trucalamine Lotion 60 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  Trucalamine Lotion 60 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 Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely. Apply Trucalamine Lotion 60 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, Trucalamine Lotion 60 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 Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml. If you are known to be allergic to Trucalamine Lotion 60 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 Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml for internal use, it is only for external use. Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs by informing your doctor.

Uses of Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

Allergic skin conditions

Medicinal Benefits

Trucalamine Lotion 60 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.Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml can also be used in treating itching, sting/insect bites, rashes, eczema.

Directions for Use

Use Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Before you apply Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely. Apply Trucalamine Lotion 60 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

Trucalamine Lotion 60 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 Trucalamine Lotion 60 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 Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml with medical advice as it is a topical application that does not cause any disease interaction.

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water after applying for the medicine.
  • Before you apply Trucalamine Lotion 60 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.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - TRU0570

FAQs

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is a combination of calamine, diphenhydramine, and camphor. Calamine and camphor both are astringents whereas diphenhydramine is an antiallergic, the astringents work by imparting a cooling sensation on the skin to relieve minor skin irritation. The antiallergic works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby relieving symptoms of skin allergy.
Before you apply Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely.
Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml cannot be stopped suddenly after relieving from symptoms without informing your doctor, as it may lead to the reoccurrence of symptoms.

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Alcohol

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml should not be taken with alcohol, because it may aggravate the symptoms of skin allergy.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml may be used in pregnant. Because Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is a topical one, so it does not absorb into the systemic circulation and will not produce harmful effects to an unborn baby. Before using take advice of your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml may be used in breastfeeding mothers. because Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is a topical one, so it does not absorb into the systemic circulation and will not pass through the breastmilk.Before using Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml take the advice of your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is used when you are driving.Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml does not absorb through systemic circulation, because it is applied on the skin, so it does not cause any drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml may be used in liver diseases. Because Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is a topical one, so it does not absorb into the systemic circulation.

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Kidney

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml may be used in kidney diseases. Because Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml is a topical one, so it does not absorb into the systemic circulation.

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Children

Caution

Trucalamine Lotion 60 ml should be given to the children below 12 years, but not to the infants (newborn child<4weeks). before using inform to your doctor.