Question 1

should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

Accepted Answer

No need: to keep using if the itch is gone.

Question 2

is calamine lotion safe for infants?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I consider it too drying and never recommend it.

Question 3

is lidocaine found in calamine lotion?

Accepted Answer

No: Calamine is either a mixture of zinc oxide (zno) with about 0.5% ferric oxide (fe2o3) or a zinc carbonate compound.

Question 4

is calamine lotion safe to use on babies?

Accepted Answer

No: The only thing calamine lotion will help with is drying up blisters.  If there are blisters, then put it only on the blisters and not the normal skin.

Question 5

is calamine lotion okay to use on sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Calamine tends to: Dry out skin. Keep sunburn cool w moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to  skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain. Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek medical care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of symptoms within several days or if a large surface area is blistered.

Question 6

what does it mean if calamine lotion burns?

Accepted Answer

CALAMINE LOTION BURN: CHECK THE INGREDIENTS. 
IF IT HAS MENTHOL IN IT, IT MAY BURN.
GET THE PLAIN CALAMINE LOTION.

Question 7

why is the calamine lotion burning on contact?

Accepted Answer

CALAMINE LOTION BURN: CALAMINE LOTION BURNS?
IT MAY HAVE OTHER INGREDIENTS IN IT LIKE PHENOL, MENTHOL OR CAMPHOR, ETC.
GET THE PLAIN CALAMINE LOTION.

Question 8

is calahist lotion the same as calamine lotion?

Accepted Answer

CALAHIST LOTION: CALAHIST LOTION IS CALAMINE LOTION WITH MANY MORE, EXTRA INGREDIENTS.
UNNECESSARY IN MY HUMBLE OPINION.

Question 9

what can you do to remove calamine lotion off an open wound (i need help fast)?

Accepted Answer

How big a wound?: Where is the wound and what caused it.    In most cases calamine should come off with gentle flushing lots of cool water. If uncertain check with a doctor, especially if this is a large wound.  If caked especially thickly start by soaking with a soaked wash rag or towel then flush gently.

Question 10

do i have to wash calamine lotion off after applying it ? i have many small acnes on my back

Accepted Answer

Calamine lotion: Calamine is used to help with itching associated with topical allergies, insect bites and such.  The medication is effective for around 3-6 hours after application.  It is recommended you remove it after that time to avoid dryness and pluging of your pores if you have tendency to have acne in the area you applied it.

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Should i keep using calamine lotion if itch is gone?

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Is calamine lotion safe for infants?

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Is lidocaine found in calamine lotion?

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Is calamine lotion safe to use on babies?

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Is calamine lotion okay to use on sunburn?

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What does it mean if calamine lotion burns?

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Why is the calamine lotion burning on contact?

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Is calahist lotion the same as calamine lotion?

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What can you do to remove calamine lotion off an open wound (i need help fast)?

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Do i have to wash calamine lotion off after applying it ? i have many small acnes on my back

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