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Is Calamine Lotion Harmful For Child?

While I was helping my 3 yr old get a drink my 10th month old son just got a hold of the Calemine Lotion bottle that was up on the table and was dumping it on his lips and face. I quickly washed out what I saw in his mouth and on his face and he is not currently having any reaction. What should I do or watch for?
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hello
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.if calamine lotion is swallowed, gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and vomiting may occur.
Acute exposure to the dust form of zinc oxide can result in coughing, upper respiratory tract irritation, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting.
In my opinion the quantity of Zinc ingested by your child was not enough to produce symptoms. Wait and observe the child for next 24 hrs, if any of the above mentioned symptoms occur go to ER for managment. Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home to get the ingested contents out. It is better to observe the child at home rather than sending the child out to play or to school.
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Is Calamine Lotion Harmful For Child?

Hello I have gone through your question and understand your concern.if calamine lotion is swallowed, gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and vomiting may occur. Acute exposure to the dust form of zinc oxide can result in coughing, upper respiratory tract irritation, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting. In my opinion the quantity of Zinc ingested by your child was not enough to produce symptoms. Wait and observe the child for next 24 hrs, if any of the above mentioned symptoms occur go to ER for managment. Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home to get the ingested contents out. It is better to observe the child at home rather than sending the child out to play or to school.