Calamine is a topical medication composed mainly of zinc oxide with a small proportion of iron oxide, which gives it a characteristic pink color. It is widely used to relieve itching, minor skin irritations, sunburn, insect bites, and rashes. Calamine works by soothing the skin, drying oozing irritations, and providing a cooling effect upon evaporation. It is commonly found in lotions and creams for dermatological use. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals and wound-healing agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Caladryl, Dermagesic, Calananz and Ferric Oxide Red; Pramoxine Hydrochloride; Zinc Oxide. Its PubChem CID is 23083748.
Calamine
| CAS No | 8011-96-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Fe2O4Zn |
| Molecular Weight | 241.1 g/mol |
| Synonyms | zinc;bis(iron(3+));tetrakis(oxygen(2-)) |
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Calamine is a topical medication composed mainly of zinc oxide with a small proportion of iron oxide, which gives it a characteristic pink color. It is widely used to relieve itching, minor skin irritations, sunburn, insect bites, and rashes.
The listed CAS number is 8011-96-9.
The listed molecular formula is Fe2O4Zn.
The listed molecular weight is 241.1 g/mol.
zinc;bis(iron(3+));tetrakis(oxygen(2-)).
The source lists Caladryl, Dermagesic, Calananz and Ferric Oxide Red; Pramoxine Hydrochloride; Zinc Oxide.