Trucalamine Lotion belongs to the class of  'anti-allergens'. Trucalamine Lotion is used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. It is also used to treat itching, insect/sting bites, eczema, and other minor skin conditions.

Trucalamine Lotion is a combination of three medicines namely: calamine, diphenhydramine, and camphor. Calamine and camphor are two astringents whereas diphenhydramine is anti-allergic. The astringents work by imparting a cooling sensation on the skin to relieve minor skin irritation and the antiallergic works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby relieving symptoms of skin allergy.

Use  Trucalamine Lotion exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Before you apply Trucalamine Lotion topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely. Apply Trucalamine Lotion directly to the skin and rub it gently, allowing it to dry on your skin. You may also use a cotton ball to smooth the medicine onto your skin. Usually, Trucalamine Lotion does not cause any side-effects, sometimes may have side effects like hives, rash, redness, and difficulty in breathing, in that case, contact your doctor immediately.

Let your doctor know if you are using a prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Trucalamine Lotion. If you are known to be allergic to Trucalamine Lotion or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze or refrigerate. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying for the medicine. Do not use the Trucalamine Lotion for internal use, it is only for external use. Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs by informing your doctor.

Trucalamine Lotion is used to treat allergic skin conditions which contains calamine, diphenhydramine, and camphor. Calamine and camphor are two astringents whereas diphenhydramine is anti-allergic. The astringents work by imparting a cooling sensation on the skin to relieve minor skin irritation and the antiallergic works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby relieving symptoms of skin allergy.Trucalamine Lotion can also be used in treating itching, sting/insect bites, rashes, eczema.

Trucalamine Lotion usually does not cause any side effects.

• Do not use on extensive areas of skin for longer than 7 days
• Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes
• Discontinue if rash or burning sensation occurs
• Do not stop the Trucalamine Lotion suddenly after relieving the symptoms on your own, there may be a chance of reoccurrence of symptoms. So take the advise of your doctor before stopping the Trucalamine Lotion

Drug-Drug Interaction: It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Trucalamine Lotion. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Trucalamine Lotion with medical advice as it is a topical application that does not cause any disease interaction.

• Quitting smoking
• Limit alcohol
• Take foods like blueberries, broccoli, guava, kiwi fruits, oranges, papaya, strawberries, and sweet potatoes.
• Avoid oily content foods, white grains, chocolate.

• Wash your hands with soap and water after applying for the medicine.
• Before you apply Trucalamine Lotion topical, wash the skin with soap and water. Allow the skin to dry completely.
• Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if your symptoms clear up and then come back.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze or refrigerate.

Allergic skin conditions: A skin allergy is when the skin becomes irritated because the immune system reacting to something that is usually harmless. This is called an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction can cause rash, itching, burning, redness, bumps, hives, and swelling. Many different allergens can cause a reaction. Some of the most common allergic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, urticaria.