What happens if I overdose?
This medicine is not usually absorbed through the skin in amounts large enough to cause
an overdose. Call your doctor if you think you have used too much of this medication.
Calamine can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea if it is swallowed.
Call your doctor or a poison control center right away if anyone accidentally swallows this
medicine.
What should I avoid while using calamine?
Calamine is for use only on your skin. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes or inside
your mouth or nose. If the medicine does get into these areas, rinse thoroughly with water.
Avoid applying other creams, lotions, ointments, or other medicated skin products to the
same areas you treat with calamine.
What are the possible side effects of calamine?
Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have redness, rash, pus, or other signs of infection.
What other drugs will affect calamine?
There may be other drugs that can affect calamine. Tell your doctor about all the
prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal
products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without
telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has more information about this medication written for health
professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Calamine is available over-the-counter (without a prescription) under many difference
brand and generic names, including Calamine, Caladryl, and Nucare. Other brand or generic
forms may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication,
especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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