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.

Therapeutic Action

Astringent, desiccant.

Uses

In the treatment of herpes, some forms of eczema, ulcerations, etc.

Administration

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:

Calamina Praeparata Prepared Calamine 454

or

Zinci Oxidi,

Calaminae Praep..............

āā. gr. x

65

Glycerini,

Alcoholis...............

āā.Calamina Praeparata Prepared Calamine 455 xij

75

Aquae..................

q.s.Calamina Praeparata Prepared Calamine 456

60

00

M.

Sig

Apply freely. (Shake-label.)