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Is Calamine vegetarian?

Calamine

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Calamine is a medicated topical preparation made from a combination of zinc oxide and about 0.5% ferric oxide, used to treat mild itching, sunburn, insect bites, and other minor skin irritations.

Also known as Calamine Lotion
INCI name Calamine
CAS number 8011-96-9
CosIng ID 74881
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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