What is the chemical formula for Calamine?

Answer 1

from Wikipedia, "Calamine is a mixture of zinc oxide (ZnO) with about 0.5% iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3). It is the main ingredient in calamine lotion and is used as an antipruritic (anti-itching agent) to treat mild pruritic conditions such as sunburn, eczema, rashes, poison ivy, chickenpox, 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."

Answer 2

Calamine lotion is anti-itching agent most commonly known as a treatment for poison ivy. It does not come in one singular formula. It is either a zinc carbonate compound, or a mixture of ferric oxide and zinc oxide.

Answer 3

According to the British Pharmacopoeia, the ingredients are: Calamine (which is zinc oxide with 0.5% Ferric acid) Zinc oxide Bentonite Sodiem citrate Liquid phenol Glycerol Purified water

Answer 4

Mostly zinc oxide (ZnO) and a little bit of ferric oxide (Fe2O3).

Answer 5

Zinc Oxide is commonly called calamine, the basis of calamine lotion, which is widely used for its cooling and soothing effect on the skin.

Answer 6

Zn4Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Answer 7

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