What is the generic name of Calmoseptine?
Pramoxine is used to temporarily relieve itching and pain caused by minor skin irritation such as minor burns/cuts/scrapes, sunburn, eczema, insect bites, cold sores, or rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
What is Calmoseptine used for?
This medication is used to treat and prevent minor skin irritations (such as from diarrhea, burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before.
Is Calmoseptine a calamine lotion?
Zinc oxide, calamine. Each sachet of 3.5 g of ointment contains zinc oxide 555.7 mg and calamine 164.5 mg. It also contains menthol, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, lanolin, thymol, chlorothymol and glycerin in a suitable ointment base.
Is Calmoseptine good for rashes?
Calmoseptine® Ointment is a multipurpose moisture barrier that protects and helps heal skin irritations. Helps to temporarily relieve discomfort and itching.
How long does it take for Calmoseptine to work?
If you do get the medication in the eyes, flush with plenty of water. If you are using the spray, shake the container well before each use. This medication should start working within 12 hours. Tell your doctor if your condition worsens, does not improve, persists for more than 7 days, or occurs again after a few days.
How much Calmoseptine should I use?
How much should I use each time? It only takes a thin layer for Calmoseptine® to be effective. In most cases, using too much will not cause any problems but it can be messy. Under ostomy appliances only a very small amount should be used and it must be rubbed in well or the wafer will not adhere.
Does Calmoseptine reduce swelling?
Relief is almost immediate and it works well to quickly reduce swelling and pain.
Can I use Calmoseptine every day?
How often should I use Calmoseptine®? In adults and children Calmoseptine® Ointment can be used as often as needed to provide protection and relief. On newborn infants under a month (neonates), we recommend using it only 4 times a day and not to cover more than 1/8th of the body.