Patient leaflet - Calamine lotion BP
Before you use this medicine *
XDo not use:
Reporting of side effects
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- If you are having an x-ray (because it may affect the results)
/How to use this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use.
If it is, do not use the lotion.
Shake the bottle before use.
Adults and children: Apply to the affected area when you need to.
For use on the skin only.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
Skin rash, red or itchy skin (allergic reaction)
Skin irritation
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:. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the label edge.
Active ingredients
This lotion contains Calamine 15% w/v, Zinc Oxide 5% w/v. Also contains: purified water, glycerol, bentonite, sodium citrate, phenol.
Text prepared 10/14
AL0036/3 PIP 113 3727
PL 00014/5471
MA Holder:
BCM, Nottingham, NG2 3AA Manufacturer:
BCM Ltd., Nottingham, NG2 3AA Almus® is a registered trademark
ALM US’
Calamine Lotion b.p
Calamine, Zinc Oxide
Relief of minor skin rashes and irritation
200mi e
DIMENSIONS 162 × 68mm
REVISED ARTWORK FOR MHRA APPROVAL
VERSION: 3 (BOOTS)
DRAFT ISSUE: 2
REASON FOR CHANGE: SAFETY TEXT UPDATE
SUPPLIER ISSUE DATE: 7.11.2014
BARCODE 5060057406342
EAN 13 DIGIT – TEXT SIZE 8pt / BAR HEIGHT 45% / BAR WIDTH 80%
PIP CODE 113 3727
ALMUS CODE AL0036/3 SUPPLIER CODE TBC PHARMA CODE NR (OLV BY READING EAN BARCODE)
OCR CODE LSCL7
BRAILLE – SET 8mm FROM TRIM