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Zinc carbonate and zinc oxide are constituents of calamine lotion. Zinc oxide, an antiseptic, is present in zinc ointment and in cosmetic powders. 

Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Calamine lotion and... 

The stabilizing effects of methylcellulose and hydrated magnesium silicate were applied to calamine lotion. Sample 1 was the U.S.P. XV calamine lotion, and sample 2 the U.S.P. XV calamine lotion with 0.5% of methylcellulose. Sample 1 showed 50% separation, while sample 2 showed 12% separation after 24 hours at room temperature. 

Eye Contact Wash eyes immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min apply an ophthalmic corticosteroid ointment after decontamination treat delayed erythema with a bland shake lotion (such as calamine lotion) or a topical corticosteroid depending on severity do not wear contact lenses when working with this chemical seek medical attention immediately. 

Topical suspensions are intended to be applied externally. Shake lotion and calamine lotion are good... 

Chickenpox is caused by the virus herpes zoster, which could be contracted from patients with shingles but not vice versa. Calamine lotion or oral sedative... 

Calamine lotion is mildly astringent, soothing and has a cooling effect. It is therefore useful in itchy skin conditions, such as chickenpox. 

Calamine lotion provides a cooling effect that soothes the skin and may be applied after a jellyfish sting. Jellyfish release histamine, which results in erythema and itchiness. 

Calamine lotion is a combination of calamine and zinc oxide. It is mildly astringent and imparts a soothing antipruritic effect. Calamine lotion is cheap and effective with few restrictions on its use. 

Lotions are liquid preparation applied to skin without friction. Lotions are used for soothing, astringent and antipruritic affects e.g. calamine lotion. 

Zinc (Zn) Zinc is a bluish silver metal. Medical applications of zinc compounds include calamine lotion and zinc oxide (sun block). Galvanized steel is resistant to corrosion and is prepared by coating iron with a thin layer of zinc. 

Methods for Reducing Toxic Effects. Limited information is available on treatments to alleviate the symptoms of tetryl exposure. These include treatment of the dermatitis with calamine lotion and/or zinc oxide preparations, treatment of dermatitis and ocular irritation with aluminum acetate or boric acid compresses, and treatment of hypersensitivity-like symptoms (including severe dermatitis and asthma-like symptoms) with epinephrine or antihistamines (Bain and Thomson I 954 Bergman 1952 Cripps 1917 Eddy 1943 Ruxton 1917 Smith 1916 Troup 1946 Witkowski et al. 1942). The data on the pharmacokinetics of tetryl are also limited (Zambrano and Mandovano 1956). In order to develop mitigating agents, further studies are needed on its kinetics and mechanisms of action. 

In humans the treatment of skin lesions is mostly symptomatic. Pruritus is a common problem among SM-exposed veterans. A number of treatments like antihistamines, local anesthetics, and corticosteroids are prescribed in order to control pruritus in Iranian patients. When Unna s Boot (a gauze bandage impregnated with glycerine, zinc oxide, and calamine lotion) and betamethasone were compared for the treatment of pruritis, Unna s Boot showed better results (Shohrati et al, 2007a). SM-induced pruritis in chemical warfare-injured veterans was treated with phenol (1%) and menthol (1%), and this combination significantly reduced the pruritis in comparison to placebo (Panahi et al, 2007). 

Using SEM and x-ray microanalysis. King and co-workers [25] followed the distribution of topically applied sulfur (10% precipitated sulfur in an aqueous cream base), lead (20% w/w, subacetate solution), zinc (calamine lotion), and fluorinated corticosteroids after topical application on the forearm of a human subject. It was found that the amount of sulfur, zinc, and lead were at higher concentrations in the deeper layers of the SC with increasing application time. The fluorinated corticosteroids were not detected within the skin. Information was not provided about the exact depth of penetration or the amount of each element found at different depths within the SC. It was, however, acknowledged that the combined SEM and x-ray microanalysis... 

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Shake lotions, e.g. calamine lotion, are essentially a convenient way of applying a powder to the skin (see Dusting powders, p. 301) with additional cooling due to evaporation of the water. They are contraindicated when there is much exudate because crusts form. Lotions, after evaporation, sometimes produce excessive drpng of the skin, but this can be reduced if oils are included, as in oily calamine lotion. 

Treatment of mild sunburn is usually with a lotion such as oUy calamine lotion. Severe cases are helped by topical corticosteroids. NSAIDs, e.g. indometacin, can help if given early, by preventing the formation of prostaglandins. 

Nappy rash Prevenfjon, rid reusable nappies of soaps, detergents and ammonia by rinsing. Change frequently and use an emollient cream, e.g, aqueous cream, to protect skin. Costly disposable nappies are useful, Cure n lild Zn cream or calamine lotion, plus above measures.Severe Adren al steroid topically, plus antimicrobiat. ... 

Stromeyer analyzed the odd yellow zinc carbonate. What he discovered was a new element—cadmium. The cadmium caused the zinc carbonate to turn yellow when heated. The name cadmium comes from the ancient term for zinc oxide, cadmia. Zinc oxide is still available in pharmacies today. It is sold under the name of calamine lotion. Calamine lotion is a popular remedy for stopping the itch of sunburn or bug bites. 

Al-Achi A, Greenwood R, Akin-Isijola A, Bullard J. Calamine lotion experimenting with a new suspending agent. Int J Pharm Compound 1999 3(6) 490 92. 

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Following dermal exposure to chloropicrin, the exposed area must be washed thoroughly with soap and water. If dermatitis persists, topical treatment with wet dressings of Burow s solution 1 40, followed by corticosteroid creams or calamine lotion, may be given. Secondary infection may necessitate antibiotic therapy. Oral antihistamines may be useful for pruritis. 

The first liquid foundations were known as neck and arm whiteners. They were developed for use in the theater and were early attempts to improve the characteristics of applied face powder. Early pharmaceutical methods used to develop improved foundations included combinations of calamine lotion, zinc oxide, glycerin, and water. Until the 1940s, foundations were in the form of nonflowing and very greasy pastes and creams (often called grease paint ). The cosmetic industry soon thereafter used different types of emulsifiers and thickeners combined with... 

Creams tend to be invisible on the skin. The same is true for ointments, although the oiliness of ointments causes them to glisten to an extent. Whatever opacity creams and ointments have is due primarily to the presence of insoluble soHds. These often imbue applications with a powdery or even crusty appearance. Dispersed soHds are usually functional, as in calamine lotion, zinc sulfide lotion, zinc oxide paste, and so on, and are an implacable feature of these preparations. However, at times insoluble soHds are added as tints to match the color of the skin and to impart opacity. Since individual skins vary widely in hue (pigmentation) and texture, tinting to a single color and texture is generally unsuccessful. 

Calamine is a naturally occurring zinc silicate that contains the equivalent of 67.5% zinc oxide, ZnO. (The term calamine also refers to a substance used to make calamine lotion.) What is the mass, in kilograms, of zinc in 1.347 X lO kg of natural calamine that is 67.5% ZnO ... 

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