Histacalamine Lotion is a skin protectant. It works by soothing and protecting the skin. It helps by soothing and protecting the skin following minor skin irritations (itching, pain, and discomfort) including poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Histacalamine is a soothing astringent in aqueous base containing Calamine which is basically Zinc Oxide having properties of precipitating protein of the tissue and serous exudate and prevent secretion from oozing surface. It also contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate, a potent anti histamine, which gives prompt relief from pruritus and irritable allergic conditions. It is indicated in Urticaria, Allergic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Drug Dermatitis etc. It should be applied on the affected part with the help of cotton wool three or four times a day until the oozing conditions and irritation subside.
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