Patient's question:
Today, while applying calamine lotion to the little baby's face, I accidentally rubbed it on his lips. Then he lifted his tongue and licked it off. I want to ask if it will be okay. Because he is only two months old.Doctor's answer:
The main components of calamine lotion are zinc oxide and iron oxide, which are non-toxic. Zinc oxide can serve as a zinc supplement and is also the main ingredient in sunscreen, so it's not a problem. If you're still not sure, you can give your child more water and consult a pediatrician. A large amount of calamine lotion may cause damage to the oral mucosa and gastrointestinal mucosa. Check how much was accidentally ingested. If it's not a significant amount and there are no obvious symptoms, you can give your child more water or oral magnesium sulfate to help it pass out of the body.