Calamine
Uses
Calamine is used in the treatment of dermatitis, itching and eczema. Calamine is also used to treat itching and skin irritation caused by chickenpox, insect bites or stings, measles, sunburn, poison ivy, and other minor skin conditions.
How it Works
Calamine is an anti-itch medicine which has antipruritic actions. Calamine is an anti-itch medication that works by causing a cooling sensation as it evaporates on the skin.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Calamine can include the symptoms below;
Rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Itching,
Mouth swelling,
Vomiting,
Gastritis,
Skin irritation,
Chest tightness,
Shortness of breath
liquid paraffin
Uses
Liquid paraffin is used in the treatment of constipation.
How it Works
Liquid paraffin is known as a laxative. Liquid paraffin works by softening the hard stools and thus relieves constipation. Liquid paraffin also acts as an emollient which is an agent that softens or soothes the skin, that moisturizes dry skin, thereby relieving dryness and itching.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of liquid paraffin include the symptoms below;
Abdominal pain,
Anal irritation