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LACTO CALAMINE LOTION

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

LACTO CALAMINE LOTION

COMPOSITION:
Each 100 g bottle contains:
        2,8 g Zinc Oxide,
        1,9 g Zinc Carbonate (Calamine),
        5,00 g Hamamelis Water,
        0,30 g Phenol.

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A/13.4/Dermatological preparations Anti-pruritics.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
LACTO CALAMINE LOTION has a mild germicidal and soothing effect on irritated or inflamed skin, as well as an astringent action.

INDICATIONS:
As a soothing lotion for application to mildly irritated skin and in sunburn; or as a medicated base or make up.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
No known contra-indications.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Apply as required.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
None

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
When accidentally ingested, it may be irritant to the gastric mucosa. Treat symptomatically.

IDENTIFICATION:
Dusky pink suspension; free from lumps, grittiness or separation.

PRESENTATION:
Pink plastic bottles containing 100 g Lacto Calamine Lotion.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

REFERENCE NUMBER:
G1681 (Wet/Act 101/1965)

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
THE BOOTS COMPANY (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD.
Electron Avenue
Isando, 1600

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
November 1974
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