Calamine
and Diphenhydramine Lotion (Caladryl)
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Category:
Description:
Indications:
Itching
due to poison ivy or oak
Itching
due to insect bites, or other minor skin irritations
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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:
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Do
not apply to blistered, raw or oozing skin
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Do
not use on extensive areas of skin for longer than 7 days
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Avoid
contact with mucous membranes and eyes
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Discontinue
if rash or burning sensation occurs
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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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