This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Latin, Calamina Praeparata
Eng., Prepared Calamine. Not official.
A mixture of the native carbonate and silicate of zinc.
A pinkish or flesh-colored powder of earthy appearance, practically odorless and insoluble in water.
It was official in the U. S. Pharmacopoeia of 1850.
Astringent, desiccant.
In the treatment of herpes, some forms of eczema, ulcerations, etc.
It is used rather frequently by the dermatologist in external applications.
1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
2 Anders: Practice of Medicine.
3 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.
In the treatment of herpes progenitalis:
or | |||
Zinci Oxidi, | |||
Calaminae Praep.............. | āā. gr. x | 65 | |
Glycerini, | |||
Alcoholis............... | āā. xij | 75 | |
Aquae.................. | q.s. | 60 | 00 |
M.
Apply freely. (Shake-label.)
 
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