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Calamine and Diphenhydramine Lotion (Caladryl)

Category:

  • Topical

Description:

  • Antihistamine and anti-itch combination

Indications:

Itching due to poison ivy or oak

Itching due to insect bites, or other minor skin irritations

 

Dosage:

Administered topically

Adult and child > = 6 years: Apply sparingly to affected area 3-4 times daily.  Before each application, cleanse skin with soap and water and dry affected area.

Warnings:

  • Do not apply to blistered, raw or oozing skin

  • Do not use on extensive areas of skin for longer than 7 days

  • Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes

  • Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs

 

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks

Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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