Calamine is a odourless powder, pink in colour and fine. Calamine is an ore and it contains zinc oxide and small amount of ferric oxide.
Chemical constituents :
It contains 99% zinc oxide and 0.5 % ferric oxide. The colour of the calamine is due to the presence of ferric oxide only. Calcium should not be present when it is used for pharmaceutical purposes.
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Uses :
- Topical Astringent
- Skin protectant
- Antiseptic
- Antipruritic
- Ingredient in preparation of creams and lotions
- Ingredient in cosmetics
