Calamine Lotion: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Calamine Lotion: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Uploaded: 2026-09-21T20:08:07.667Z
Duration: 3 min 59 s
Description: Calamine lotion is an over-the-counter pink lotion used on the skin to soothe itching, pain, and irritation. It contains zinc oxide and iron (ferric) oxide, along with other ingredients like glycerin and water. It is applied to the skin only and should never be swallowed.

Published 21/09/2026

Calamine Lotion

Drug class	Skin protectant / topical anti-itch agent
Forms	Lotion

Calamine lotion is an over-the-counter pink lotion used on the skin to soothe itching, pain, and irritation. It contains zinc oxide and iron (ferric) oxide, along with other ingredients like glycerin and water. It is applied to the skin only and should never be swallowed.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.