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Boots Calamine Lotion BP

Active Ingredient:
zinc oxide, calamine
Company:  
THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC See contact details
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Last updated on emc: 28 May 2024
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Boots Calamine Lotion

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Calamine Lotion

Calamine and Zinc Oxide

Relieves minor skin rashes, irritation and sunburn

200ml

Read the label before use.

Boots Calamine Lotion is applied to the skin to soothe and relieve minor skin rashes, irritation and sunburn.

Directions for use

For external use only. Liquid for application to the skin. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use.

Adults and children: Apply to the affected area with cotton wool.

If you accidentally swallow Boots Calamine Lotion it should not cause any problems but if you notice anything consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

Use this medicine only on your skin

Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients with symptoms of itching, rashes or difficulty breathing. Ask your doctor before use if having an x-ray, as the product may mask the x-ray picture.

Avoid contact with eyes, digestive cavities, genital tract and other sensitive parts of the body. If you have an allergic reaction or notice any other side effects discontinue use and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this label. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Active Ingredients

Calamine 15% w/v and Zinc Oxide 5% w/v.

Also contains bentonite (E558), sodium citrate (E331), phenol, glycerol (E422) and purified water.

Storage: Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Manufacturer and Product Licence Holder:
Bell, Sons & Co. (Druggists) Ltd.
Southport
PR9 9AL
UK

Distributed by:
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA

PL 03105/0011 C71-0966 Ver.B

UK Only

Revision date: March 2024

51-08-470

THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
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1 Thane Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, NG2 3AA
Telephone
+44 (0)1159 595 165
Fax
+44 (0)1159 592 565