Finished product reference
Menthol / Zinc Oxide / Calamine
Ointment · Topical · 0.44 g/20.625 g/10 g/100 g · 70 g
- List code
- 19586
- Pharmacologic class
- Topical antipruritic and mild astringent / skin protectant
What it is and how it works
Calamine (zinc carbonate or zinc oxide with ferric oxide) and zinc oxide have mild astringent, soothing and protective actions on the skin. Menthol produces a cooling sensation by activating TRPM8 cold receptors, providing counter-irritant relief of itching.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of mild pruritus and skin irritation, including insect bites, sunburn, prickly heat, urticaria and chickenpox lesions; minor skin irritations.
Dosage and administration (summary)
Apply a thin layer to the affected skin as required, usually two to four times daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component; application to broken or severely inflamed skin, eyes or mucous membranes.
Warnings and precautions
Menthol may cause local irritation or sensitisation; avoid use on the face of infants and young children (risk of reflex apnoea with menthol). For external use only; discontinue if irritation occurs or symptoms persist.
Pregnancy
Suitable for use in pregnancy on limited areas.
Storage and supply
Store below 25 °C.
Source: reference summary prepared from the EU SmPC/EPAR, BNF and WHO Model Formulary. The approved product information in Iran governs.
Other presentations of the same active ingredient
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