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A chloramine-T (0.2%–0.3%) solution is recommended in cases of acute skin lesions (Panahi et al., 2018a). Silver sulfadiazine is recommended to prevent secondary bacterial infections, and calamine or local steroids to reduce erythema and ameliorate skin damage (Panahi et al., 2018a). View chapter Explore book.
Calamine, also known as calamine lotion, is a medication made from powdered calamine mineral that is used to treat mild itchiness. [2] [3] Conditions treated include sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, and other mild skin conditions. [4] [5] It may also help dry out secretions resulting from skin irritation. [1]
The oily excipients may influence cream viscosity, drug solubility, physical stability, drug release performance, and transport into the skin. Oily compounds commonly used in cream formulations
Acid-insoluble substances— Dissolve 2.0 g in 50 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid. If an insoluble residue remains, collect it on a tared filter, wash with water, dry at 105 for 1 hour, cool, and weigh: the weight of the residue does not exceed 40 mg (2.0%).
Calamine is a basic zinc carbonate suitably coloured with iron(III) oxide. CHARACTERISTICS. An amorphous, impalpable, pink or reddish brown powder, the colour depending on the variety and amount of iron(III) oxide present and the process by which it is incorporated. Practically insoluble in water.
A fine, amorphous pink or reddish brown powder; odourless. Solubility. Practically insoluble in water; soluble with effervescence in mineral acids. Category. Antipruritic drug. Storage. Calamine should be kept in a well-closed container. Additional information. Attention should be paid to the microbiological quality since Calamine is of natural ...
