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Calamine lotion is a topical over-the-counter medication in the form of a soothing pink lotion. Its main health benefit is to relieve mild itchiness and skin irritation, for example from contact with plants such as poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac that can cause itching and skin irritation.
Calamine lotion relieves the itch, along with any pain or discomfort. It also assists to dry up any oozing or weeping that can develop on your skin due to such irritation. Other uses of calamine lotion include:
The active ingredients in calamine lotion are ZINC OXIDE and 0.5% iron oxide, giving it a distinctive pink colour. It is an over-the-counter anti-itch medication for topical use only, meaning applied to the skin. Be sure to follow all the directions on the package or contact your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Shake the bottle well before use. Pour some of the lotion onto a cotton ball, cotton swab or soft cloth. Then dab the medication onto the affected area of your skin. Let the lotion dry and repeat the process as often as necessary.
Apart from calamine lotion, zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body’s normal functions and systems, including the immune system, wound healing, blood clotting, thyroid function, and the senses of taste and smell. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.
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“Calamine lotion is a superb, safe lotion containing zinc oxide and zinc carbonate that has valuable anti-bacterial and anti-irritant properties.” – Simon Norton, Executive Director, International Zinc Association Africa
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About the International Zinc Association
The IZA is the only global industry association dedicated exclusively to the interests of zinc and its users. Operating internationally and locally through its regional affiliates, the IZA helps sustain the long-term global demand for zinc and its markets by promoting such key end uses as corrosion protection for steel and zinc as being essential in human health and crop nutrition. IZA’s main programmes are Sustainability & Environment, Technology & Market Development and Communications.
In South Africa, the IZA plays a vital role in establishing the basis for the successful revitalisation of the zinc industry by increasing awareness of zinc and its applications and benefits in key sectors and markets, which will ultimately translate into the increased uptake of zinc.
International Zinc Association Contact
Simon Norton
Executive Director
IZA Africa
Phone: (021) 788 9980
Cell: 082 831 2924
Email: zinc [at] iafrica [dot] com
Web: www.zinc.org
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NGAGE Public Relations
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Email: rachel [at] ngage [dot] co [dot] za
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