Calamine lotion chickenpox. Reviews, guide, price, analogs

Calamine is of natural medicines to relieve itching, soreness removal and disinfection of the skin. Means in the form of a lotion is often prescribed to relieve symptoms of chickenpox, especially in childhood. Efficiency Calamina reflected in a review of patients.

Form release Calamina

Calamine made in 4 types:

• lotion. A solution of the white-pink color has a consistency gouaches, no smell at the preparation. Produced 100 ml vials of glass or plastic;
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• pills. Produced in sweet shell with different concentrations of active agent (at 60 and 80 mg);
• ointment. It is less popular because it contains animal wax, therefore lasts longer on the skin and leaves a greasy stain. Means packaged in tubes of 30 g;
• cream. It has the structure lightweight white color with less fat. The package contains 20 g of the drug.

From the above range, the most popular means of Calamine lotion. It can be used in children (tablets banned), it quickly relieves itching and pain symptom.

the lotion

The therapeutic effect of the medicament based on its constituent components (main and auxiliary).

Substances in a preparation	Their action using
active ingredients	calamine	Supplied with the lotion having a concentration of 15%. Component contains zinc carbonate and iron oxide are dissolved in mineral oils. It has a strong antiseptic action. Accelerates cell recovery process.
zinc oxide	The drug composition is contained in a concentration of 5%. Element opposed inflammation, performs a protective function and has a drying property.
additional components	Bentonite	It is a mineral clay. Cleaning properties and helps relieve itching.
Glycerol	It softens the skin. It has antiseptic properties and promotes fast healing of wounds. Prevents rapid evaporation of water from the lotion.
Purified water	To give the right consistency drug. Moisturizes the skin.
liquefied phenol	Has disinfectant properties, it prevents the development of inflammatory processes. Prolongs shelf life of the lotion. Components improves the penetration of the drug to the cells.
sodium citrate	To prolong the shelf life funds.

As part of the lotion contains natural ingredients. To increase the efficiency and extend the shelf life of alcohol and hormonal components do not apply.

pharmachologic effect

Lotion refers to a group of cosmetic products used for the normalization of the skin. The drug eliminates itching, reduces inflammation, and contributes to acceleration of regeneration of cells.

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Calamine (lotion chickenpox) reviews describe the positive side as a therapeutic as well as cosmetic purposes.

Means in contact with the skin having the following therapeutic activities:

• drying effect (varicella important for obsushivaniya burst bubbles);
• It reduces swelling of tissues, thereby improving blood flow to the damaged area;
• eliminates severe irritation of the skin, redness and reduces pruritus (this action reduces the likelihood of separation of infection to healthy areas of the skin);
• It has a cooling effect, thus reducing the pain symptom;
• It prevents the development of inflammation, as a consequence of a reduction in temperature characteristics (chickenpox);
• It accelerates the regeneration of skin cells, promotes the rapid recovery of the skin condition;
• It has a disinfecting effect. This reduces the likelihood of infection in wounds that are formed after removing bubbles (chickenpox, acne);
• when applied to the skin lotion cover creates a protective film and prevents further infection on the treated area.

Applying lotion varicella reduces the number of new bubbles promotes rapid healing old, thereby accelerating the healing process. It also reduces itching symptom that brings severe discomfort during treatment. When using the drug scars and chicken pox scars remained.

The ointment and cream have similar effect, but are less popular, since they have an oily consistency (often used to reduce inflammation after shave hair on the face).

Calamine to form tablets, also promotes removal of the symptoms of chickenpox. Their action takes place through the digestive tract, causing harm to the digestive tract, so the children this type of medication is in the list of prohibitions. Calamine is not addictive, so the effectiveness of the drug is maintained even during prolonged treatment.

Indications

Lotion appointed by dermatologists, pediatricians and general practitioners to alleviate the symptoms of diseases violate the integrity of the skin. Calamine is used in treatment of the following pathologies.

The list of diseases	Intended use
Chickenpox (viral infection is accompanied by an itchy rash)	Reduces itching, it accelerates the restoration of the skin and prevents the formation of scars.
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin under the influence of environmental factors)	Removes the process of inflammation and itching. It promotes rapid regeneration of skin cells.
Herpes (viral pathology in violation of integrity of the skin)	Prevents the appearance of new formations on the skin. It accelerates the recovery process covers. It reduces itching, inflammation and pain symptom.
Rubella (viral disease accompanied enanthesises)	To quickly restore the state of the skin.
Herpes zoster (violation of the integrity of the skin infectious nature)	It reduces the pain symptom, itching and accelerates the recovery of the skin integrity.
Psoriasis (noninfectious pathology, chronic nature)	Restores the skin, reduces the symptoms of the disease.
Allergic rashes (formation of the skin caused by the influence of external factors or due to ingestion / Pharmaceuticals allergenic)	For removal of itching, swelling and inflammation.
Acne (developed in violation of the functioning of the sebaceous glands)	Dries skin formation, thereby accelerating the healing process. Helps prevent infection in acne showdown. It accelerates the process of renewal of the epidermis cells.
Burns (solar, household)	It accelerates the process of regeneration of the skin and helps prevent infection in wounds.
Insect bites	It reduces itching, irritation and pain symptoms.
Severe irritation of the skin after shaving	It prevents the development of redness, acne and protects the skin from the penetration of infection.
Long healing and itchy seams after surgery	It relieves itching, reduces the likelihood of infection, accelerates skin regeneration process.
Damage to the skin (cuts, scratches)	It protects the damaged area of ​​the epidermis from the penetration of infection and accelerates cell regeneration.

Lotion recommended after consultation with an expert, since the drug used in the treatment (physician interaction clarify medicines and prescribe a course).

Contraindications

Means prohibited for use, if the components of the drug has an allergic reaction. Also when applying the lotion to the skin care must be taken that the means does not contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nasal passages, and mouth). Accidental penetration necessary washing with clean water.

In the absence of speakers after 7 days of treatment using the drug is contraindicated due to the inefficiency of therapeutic action. Specialist made replacement medication counterpart.

Side effects

Calamine lotion chickenpox (responses rarely contain information about the side effects) can cause development of negative reaction to non-compliance with the rules applying or ignoring contraindications. Consequently, the possible development of an allergic reaction or redness and burning of mucous membranes, in contact with these agents.

Rules of treatment of the skin lotion with chickenpox

The effectiveness of treatment depends on the compliance with the rules on the use of lotion:

1. Therapeutic properties have all the components of the drug Calamine. However, during prolonged storage of the ingredients is deposited on the bottom of the bottle. To obtain a homogeneous suspension and uniform distribution of the components required closed vial before use, thoroughly shaken. At the bottom of the vessel should not be precipitate.
2. For the application of lotion to use cotton buds (for pinpoint application of the drug to vesicles) or cotton pads (if a large amount of eruptions localized to the area of ​​skin). They need to moisten in calamine lotion so that means it was enough for application to the skin.
3. Cotton swab / disk lotion gently applied to the bubble formation, without compressions. Remove dried up crust with a stick / drive is prohibited. If cortex accidentally dropped, in the processing, the new layer of the epidermis carefully handle. Cotton swab / disk then you should change.
4. When applying the lotion around the mouth, eyes and genitals in places to make sure that the means are not in contact with the mucosa. In case of accidental contact with the lotion you want to remove by washing with clean water immediately.
5. After treatment, the bubbles need to dry lotion (1.5-3 minutes, depending on the layer thickness), can then be dressed. If the composition is accidentally deleted (Check for drying up or clothes), the procedure is repeated application of funds. The dry white lotion creates a protective film. If necessary, it can be easily removed with warm water.

The multiplicity of coating agent on the skin (in hours) is determined by the attending technician, and depends on the dynamics of treatment. In the presence of large bubbles or with abundant rash lotion may be applied in two layers, to improve therapeutic effect. Repeated layer is applied only after the complete drying of the 1st layer. Upon completion of the procedure hands rinse with water from the facility.

Calamine lotion: User Application chickenpox, dosage, frequency of treatment of the skin

Lotion applied to the skin of chickenpox, to eliminate rashes and restore the epidermis (takes an average of 7-10 days). When used properly, the itching is eliminated on the first day, and on the skin did not remain scars. If the therapeutic effect is not observed (for 7 days) or the patient's general state of health are deteriorating, then use the lotion stops.

children

Use lotion in childhood need to pre-test for allergic reaction. This requires means to cause bubbles that are located in the area on the forearm 15-30 min.

With increasing pruritus, reddening or swelling of the treatment site, Calamine not used (analog selected medical pediatrician, not its own). When a positive response to the drug itching property bubble stops that brings relief to the child.

It is important to follow the child until the vehicle is not dries the skin and stop itching. Otherwise combing Calamina components fall under the nail plate. Since children are often pulled his fingers in the mouth, it is possible to oral drug poisoning.

The lotion is applied to the bubbles of 5 to 7 times per day. The layer should be thick enough that the means covers the formation of the skin. When properly applied agent dries up to 2 minutes. Large and highly pruritic papules can be treated again after 5 minutes. means Drying time is 3 min.

Do not use the tool independently. It is important to be controlled by a pediatrician. Lotion has no age restrictions on use.

adults

Calamine for adults can be used as a lotion, tablets or ointments / creams. Feedback from patients, are more commonly used tablet formulations to eliminate the symptoms of chicken pox.

Calamina rules for the application of kinds of production:

• lotion used 7-10 times a day, a means is applied in two layers, if necessary;
• cream / ointment applied 1 time 3-5 times a day;
• pills to take 1 piece. 2 times during 24 hours, with equal interval between interruption use.

The tablets have the advantage, because it does not stain clothes, and they need to eat 2 times a day. Their use is required to eliminate disease in the digestive tract.

during pregnancy

During gestation allowed to use only externally Calamine (tablets prohibited), it is desirable to give preference to the lotion. Up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, the drug should not be usedSince there is a possibility of fetal development (not shown). Calamine can be replaced with safer analogues (to be discussed below).

The lotion is applied to the vials at 1 time a day in a thin layer for 10 days. It is required to be under the supervision of a specialist. In the absence of treatment or dynamics of occurrence of allergic symptoms Calamine canceled immediately.

Breastfeeding

During feeding the baby breast milk is recommended to use Calamine lotion. He dries quickly and does not get into the milk. When processing means to apply accurately, a thin layer of 3-5 times a day, from 5 to 10 days.

Bubbles on the mammary glands is recommended to handle the safer drugs. A child can accidentally bring means into the mouth while feeding or with the fingers (for accidental ingestion of components of the lotion on them).

The application of the lotion with other problems

Calamine (lotion chickenpox) reviews describe the positive side, and when it is used with other dermatological diseases.

Terms of use of funds for skin pathologies:

The reason for using the drug	The multiplicity of use per day	Duration of treatment (days)	notes
allergic rashes	1-3	Until symptoms disappear.	Do not use to eliminate allergic conjunctivitis.
Dermatitis	3-4	Prior to eliminate inflammation and redness.	When the inclination to frequent dermatitis lotion can be applied 1-2 times a day for preventive purposes.
Herpes	3-5	Before elimination of formations	Calamine is recommended from the very onset of formations. Suitable for the treatment of all forms of release. Do not use external types of means to eliminate genital herpes.
Rubella	5-7	Is used for its intended purpose of the attending specialist, he also selects the course	To use recommended to use lotion.
burns	2-3	Before the healing of skin injuries	Do not use Calamine with severe burns.
Shingles	5-7	10	Before applying the lotion should consult a dermatologist.
Cuts and Scrapes	1-3	Prior to wound healing	Calamine is not used for deep wounds and cuts. It is recommended to appeal to the specialist.
After shaving	1	After committing the procedure	The lotion is used for skin prone to irritation after shaving.
Psoriasis	5-7	10	Integrated treatment is selected by a dermatologist, an independent use is not recommended. It allowed the application of the lotion to the scalp massage movements. To wash off before re-applying.
Acne	2-3	Before elimination of symptoms	Lotion can be used as a basis for make-up, means the effectiveness is not impaired.
insect bites	1-3	Before removing the itching and inflammation	Timely use of funds to avoid severe swelling, relieves itching and prevents scars.
The sutures after surgery	1-2	Selected by the attending specialist	Do not use if festered seams.

Calamine is used in the treatment. Means only improves the condition of the skin and protects it from infection control. To eliminate the appearance of new acne, herpes rash or dermatitis, you need examination and medical treatment.

Overdose

Exceeding the indicated dose or long term use of the drug does not cause an adverse reaction. Irritation and severe burning is observed only in contact with the means to mucous skin.

Interaction

Calamine (lotion, ointment and cream) is used together with other external application preparations (tablet form as possible). When the integrated application is recommended consultation with a healthcare professional.

Precautionary measures

Calamine lotion chickenpox (reviews are advisory on the use of funds only after the appointment of a dermatologist) has a positive effect in compliance with application instructions the drug.

When the manifestation of side effects in the form of skin rashes and itching, application of the drug to the skin is terminated.

If the product enters the mucous urgent need washing. If swallowed accidentally, calamine lotion is necessary gastric lavage and treatment in the nearest hospital. If the means of therapy does not relieve the state, the expert chosen replacement drug analogue.

Terms of sale

Calamine sold in pharmacies in the free market (presentation of a prescription is not required).

Storage conditions

Means must be stored at temperature 4-25 degrees in a dark place. When closed, the shelf life of the lotion is 3 years after the opening of no more than 6 months.

When you change the color and consistency of the drug can not be used. This change is characterized by non-compliance with the storage conditions.

special instructions

Use lotion is permitted only externally. Handle mucus composition and oral use of prohibited means.

analogs Calamina

When hypersensitive components lotion or absence of drug commercially dermatologist or pediatrician / therapist are replaced analog means from the following list.

Name of the drug	pharmacological form	Age restrictions	Average price (in rubles).
Desitin	Ointment	With 2 months	231
Zelenka	Solution	No restrictions	52
Neotanin	Spray, cream, lotion	No restrictions	349
panthenol	Emulsion, cream, ointment	No restrictions	276
Poksklin	Gel	With 2 years	970
fukortsin	Solution	no restrictions	38
Tsindol	Lotion (containing alcohol)	No restrictions	117

When selecting the funds you need to consider the drug for the presence of contraindications.

Price Calamina pharmacies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

Price per bottle lotion varies by region of residence and the pharmacy network.

Price range by region (rub.):

City	average price
Moscow	711
Yekaterinburg	698
St. Petersburg	713
Permian	689
Volgograd	619
Khabarovsk	682
Sochi	715

Calamine chickenpox is recommended in the form of a lotion (for the treatment of children, during pregnancy and lactation). To relieve symptoms in adults can use tablet form. The effectiveness of the drug is characterized by the positive feedback from patients and dermatologists.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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