Green Space: Know poison ivy, so you can avoid it Oct 22, 2009
Other remedies suggested and used include drying the rash with a blow dryer set on low, using oatmeal baths, vinegar, baking soda, camphor, calamine lotion and/or aloe vera. Even though some farmers swear by it, never use bleach on a poison ivy rash. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Panama: More Tainted Medicine In 1,155 Bottles Sep 18, 2009
The 1,155 bottles are among 6,774 handed over to authorities after people were sickened in 2006 from poisonous cough syrup, antihistamine tablets, calamine lotion and rash ointment made at a government laboratory. Prosecutor Dimas Guevara said test results were pending for thousands more bottles. (CBS News -- World)
Essentials for Your Medicine Cabinet Sep 8, 2009
In addition, always keep Cortaid cream on hand for skin flare-ups, along with some Calamine Lotion for extreme itchiness. These things are especially handy if you have kids, because who can predict when they might stumble upon some poison ivy in their outdoor adventures. (CBS News)
Bedbugs infest homeless shelter Aug 22, 2009
In the meantime, we re trying to provide calamine lotion to our residents. Kirk said infested mattress have been replaced. (Longview Daily News, WA)
How to Treat Common Childhood Illne... Aug 15, 2009
Regular oatmeal baths, Calamine lotion, and over-the-counter antihistamines such as Children s Benadryl will relieve itching. Try to discourage a young child from scratching when he has chickenpox, as this can result in secondary infections. (Suite101.com)
How to pack a summer first aid kit Aug 12, 2009
Treatment for bug bites: Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone creams, as well as an antihistamine such as Benadryl, help reduce itching and swelling. Treatment for stings: Cold compresses can soothe bee and wasp stings, as can a paste of baking soda and water. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Key Piece Of Dr Pepper History Goes On Auction This Month May 2, 2009
According to the Heritage Galleries Web site, the book also contains formulas for such concoctions as Dr. Wilkes Dead Shot for Tape Worm; Red Lead Ointment; King's Korn Kure; Indelible Ink; Kough Kure, which contained morphine acetate and chloroform: Catarrh Inhalant; Dr Samuel Johnson's Cough Syrup; Calamine Lotion; La Grippe Remedies; Rubber Stamp Ink; Austin Avenue Cologne; Floor Wax; Orange-Flower Skin Food; Coating Solution for Rx Counter; Bust Developer; Castles Hair Restorer; Stephen's... (KWTX.com, TX)
Guard yourself on Holi Mar 11, 2009
In case of a minor rash, apply soothing calamine lotion. Avoid sunlight in case the skin is seriously affected as it will increase the irritation. (India Times, India)
Take care of your skin this Holi! Mar 9, 2009
According to dermatologists, if some kind of irritation occurs then immediately wash off colour from that part of body and apply soothing calamine lotion. Avoid sunlight in case the skin is seriously affected, as it will increase the irritation. (Sify.com, India)
Beware the Hazards of Springtime Feb 26, 2009
For severe swelling and itching, don't forget grandmother's mainstay of calamine lotion ... Good old calamine lotion to the rescue. (Suite101.com)
84 Nigerian children dead from tainted formula Feb 7, 2009
Diethylene glycol has also been implicated in poisoning cases around the world, including in Panama, where at least 116 people died in 2006 after taking contaminated cough syrup, antihistamine tablets, calamine lotion and rash ointment made at a government laboratory. The Nigerian teething formula is the only the latest poisoning case to kill the very young. (MSNBC -- International)
