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PRONUNCIATION OF CALAMINE LOTION

calamine lotion  [ˈkæləˌmaɪn ˈləʊʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALAMINE LOTION

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Calamine lotion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CALAMINE LOTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Calamine

Calamine is either a mixture of zinc oxide with about 0.5% ferric oxide or a zinc carbonate compound. It is the main ingredient in calamine lotion and is used as an anti-pruritic to treat mild pruritic conditions such as sunburn, rashes, poison ivy, poison oak, chickenpox, and insect bites and stings. It is also used as a mild antiseptic to prevent infections that can be caused by scratching the affected area, and an astringent to dry weeping or oozing blisters and acne abscesses.

Definition of calamine lotion in the English dictionary

The definition of calamine lotion in the dictionary is soothing lotion containing calamine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALAMINE LOTION


amotion
əˈməʊʃən
commotion
kəˈməʊʃən
cushion
ˈkʊʃən
devotion
dɪˈvəʊʃən
emotion
ɪˈməʊʃən
Goshen
ˈɡəʊʃən
groschen
ˈɡrəʊʃən
interocean
ˌɪntərˈəʊʃən
locomotion
ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃən
lotion
ˈləʊʃən
misdevotion
ˌmɪsdɪˈvəʊʃən
motion
ˈməʊʃən
notion
ˈnəʊʃən
ocean
ˈəʊʃən
pincushion
ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən
potion
ˈpəʊʃən
premotion
priːˈməʊʃən
promotion
prəˈməʊʃən
remotion
rɪˈməʊʃən
slow-motion
ˌsləʊˈməʊʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALAMINE LOTION

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calamander
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calamata olive
calami
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calamint
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calamitous
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Calamity Jane
calamondin
calamondin orange
calamus

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALAMINE LOTION

accreditation
aftershave lotion
baby lotion
body lotion
Brownian motion
demotion
fast motion
hand lotion
harmonic motion
in motion
love potion
Newton´s laws of motion
perpetual motion
proper motion
sales promotion
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simple harmonic motion
slow motion
stop-motion
suntan lotion
time and motion

Synonyms and antonyms of calamine lotion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «calamine lotion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALAMINE LOTION

Find out the translation of calamine lotion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of calamine lotion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «calamine lotion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

炉甘石洗剂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

loción de calamina
570 millions of speakers

English

calamine lotion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

calamine लोशन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غسول كالامين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

жидкость от солнечных ожогов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

loção de calamina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্যালামাইন লোশন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lotion calamine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Losyen calamine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Galmei Lotion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カラミンローション
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

칼라 민 로션
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Calamine lotion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

calamin lotion
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கற்றாழை லோஷன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅलामाइन लोशन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kalamin losyonu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calamina lozione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

balsam calamine
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рідина від сонячних опіків
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lotiune calamina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λοσιόν καλαμίνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kalamynroom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kylbalsam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Calamine lotion
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of calamine lotion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALAMINE LOTION»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about calamine lotion

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALAMINE LOTION»

Discover the use of calamine lotion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to calamine lotion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Practical Pharmaceutics - Ii
Storage : Preserve calamine lotion in a well closed container. *5" Category : Protective applied to the skin. ' lb' Role of Ingredients : Calamine and zinc oxide have astringent properties and act as antiseptic. Bentonite is a suspending agent and ...
Dr. P. V. Kasture, Dr. A. R. Paradkar, 2008
2
Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics
Calamine lotion, USP (drying): Calamine (zinc oxide with 0.5% ferric oxide for coloring): 8 g Zinc oxide: 8 g Glycerin: 2 mL Bentonite magma (suspending agent ): <25 mL Calcium hydroxide solution, to make: 100 ml. i. Packaging: (1) Calamine ...
Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey T. S. Hsu, 2007
3
Natural Excipients
It is used topically as astringent and skin protectant in cosmetic formulations. as calamine lotion, oily (calamine Liniment), Aqueous calamine cream, in dusting powder.Calamine lotion cools the skin by evaporation and is useful for relieving the ...
Dr. R. S. Guad, Dr. S. J. Surana, Dr. G. S. Talele, 2006
4
We've Come a 'Fer Piece: The Journey Begins
been standing quietly in the background, to get the calamine lotion out of the medicine chest. Calamine lotion was a requirement in Texas. It took care of a whole host of ailments including bee stings, chigger bites, poison ivy, you name it , if it ...
Stephen A. Arner, 2011
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Remington: Essentials of Pharmaceutics
Calamine Lotion, USP, is the classic example of this type of preparation and consists of finely powdered, insoluble solids held in more or less permanent suspension by the presence of suspending agents and/or surface-active agents.
Linda A. Felton, Linda Ed Felton, 2013
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Basic Physical Pharmacy
A traditional preparation is calamine lotion, which contains zinc oxide and calamine (each 8%); the latter consists of zinc oxide and a small amount of ferric oxide that gives calamine its pink color. This lotion is prepared by suspending zinc ...
Joseph K. H. Ma, Boka Hadzija, 2013
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The Poison Oak and Poison Ivy Survival Guide
The active ones are pramoxine HCL (numbs skin) and zinc acetate (anti-itch, and also used in nutritional supplements). www.caladryl.com • 800.223.0182 Calamine Lotion You can buy calamine lotion without toxic ingredients if you look at the ...
Sandra J Baker, 2011
8
Non-prescription Medicines
Calamine Lotion BP also contains 0.5% phenol as a preservative, which has an incidental local anaesthetic action and contributes to its effectiveness. Calamine is a popular preparation for treating urticaria and pruritus from many causes, ...
Alan Nathan, 2010
9
The Doctors Book of Home Remedies: Quick Fixes, Clever ...
I USE CALAMINE LOTION. The time— honored mainstay in poison plant treatment is calamine lotion, a popular skin protectant with a cooling, soothing action that distracts your skin from the itching sensation, says Dr. Rietschel. With poison ivy ...
Editors of Prevention, 2010
10
Drug Therapeutics
(2) Calamine lotion (calamine and zinc oxide lotion). This product is used as an astringent and as a protectant (used to cover and protect epithelial surfaces). Both these actions aid in reducing inflammation associated with insect bites, poison ...
U.S. Department Of Defense

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALAMINE LOTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term calamine lotion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Maximize summer by dodging its pests: Fight the bite, avoid burns …
If you are one of these people, remove the stinger, apply a cool compress or use something like hydrocortisone, lidocaine or calamine lotion, ... «580 CFRA Radio, Jul 15»
2
Leaves of three let it be
Instead to sooth: try cool compresses, calamine lotion and a short, lukewarm oatmeal bath. If rash isn't better in seven to 10 days, see a doctor. «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jul 15»
3
Rain, warm weather brings out mosquitoes
To relieve the itch, which Sparkman said is caused by the saliva of the mosquito, wash with soap and water, apply calamine lotion or anti-itch ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
4
Ants, and mosquitoes and bed bugs, “oh my!”
Try not to scratch the area if possible; hydrocortisone and calamine lotion are effective, she has found, to relieve the urge to scratch the area. «Sedalia Democrat, Jul 15»
5
Some People Are More Sensitive To Poison Ivy
Pharmacological treatment includes topical application of calamine lotion for itchiness or hydrocortisone cream for mild cases and ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
6
When to seek medical care for insect bites, poison ivy
Over-the-counter remedies such as calamine lotion or hydrocortisone are fine for localized poison ivy or poison oak as well, Gilmer says. «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
7
Leading U of A dermatologist's 101 on sunscreen
Ice packs, cold spray, cold water or a bland, unscented lotion, such as Aloe Vera or calamine lotion reduces the impeding problem. If the skin ... «The Gateway Online, Jul 15»
8
How to stay healthy and safe at the beach this summer
Treatments include topical steroid cream (to calm the itch), calamine lotion or anhydrous lanolin, an over-the-counter balm that can help keep ... «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
9
How To Deal With Bug Bites, Because You Know You're Going To …
You can also apply calamine lotion such as Walgreens Calahist Medicated Calamine Lotion ($4.39, Drugstore.com) to help relieve the itching. «TheGloss, Jul 15»
10
The best bug bite treatment
Or try calamine lotion or a dab or two of white vinegar. When to see a doctor. West Nile and chikungunya are viral diseases, so antibiotics won't ... «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»

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