Calamine is a medicine traditionally used to relieve itching and soothe minor skin irritations.
It contains two main ingredients:
- Calamine works by cooling and soothing irritated skin.
- Zinc oxide is an antiseptic which prevents infections.
It works by its counter-irritant effect. After application to the skin the calamine evaporates, which produces a cooling effect that helps distract you from the itch. This sensation also helps relieve sunburn.
Ingredients
Calamine 15% w/v, zinc oxide 5% w/v, bentonite (E558), sodium citrate, glycerol (E422), phenol and purified water.
Directions
Shake the bottle well before each use.
Apply to the skin.
Adults, elderly and children:
Apply with a pad of cotton wool to the affected skin as required.