{"id":7035,"date":"2022-11-16T15:12:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T20:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/?p=7035"},"modified":"2022-11-16T15:12:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T20:12:04","slug":"how-do-you-use-calmoseptine-cream-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/how-do-you-use-calmoseptine-cream-2.html","title":{"rendered":"How do you use Calmoseptine Cream?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calmoseptine Cream consists of an advanced formula comprising menthol and zinc oxide to create a formidable barrier on the skin to regulate moisture, ease skin irritations and discomfort, and heal wounds and infections. The powerful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/skin-wound-care\/creams-lotions-powders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skin protectant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has extensive usage, from treating insect bites and diaper rash to bed sores and poison ivy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn further about Calmoseptine Cream and the correct way to use it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Calmoseptine Ointment?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calmoseptine is a multipurpose ointment designed 70 years ago to fend for and treat dry, irritated skin. Today it is used for a spectrum of conditions, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eczema,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed sores,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insect bites,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor scrapes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/epharmacy\/skin-care\/burn-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diaper rash,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial infections,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diaper dermatitis,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poison ivy,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemorrhoids,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anal fissures,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other skin irritations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cream is also helpful for shielding the skin from harmful biological fluids, such as rectal itch, skin folds, injured skin, urine and bowel\u00a0incontinence, ureteral runoff, and feeder tube areas. The remedy aids in reducing potential damage spurred on by bed sores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Components of Calmoseptine\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The critical components of Calmoseptine ointment cream are Menthol (0.44%) and zinc oxide (20.6%). Zinc Oxide acts as an antioxidant and skin protector, whereas Menthol helps calm nerve fibers and regulate the circulation to alleviate pain, inflammation, and itchiness temporarily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use Calmoseptine Ointment?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calmoseptine Ointment is solely aimed for topical usage only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the product according to your specific situation. Here are some of the methods of using Calmoseptine cream:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Usage for Intact or Injured Skin<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the damaged skin or area you want to apply the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/epharmacy\/skin-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cream <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a mild skin cleanser, normal saline, or water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently dry the area or let it air dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply twice or four times a day or as required to ease and protect the skin. You can apply a thick layer, but it can get messy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing the Calmoseptine cream as a moisture barrier is not mandatory upon every dressing or diaper change. Do clean the waste material thoroughly from the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reapply the product if required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Diaper Rash and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/incontinence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Incontinence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the skin with mild cleaner or water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the area with water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pat dry the area with a towel or gauze.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the Calmoseptine cream to cover the entire area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reapply the product after each incontinence episode or when the skin gets wet with urine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*It&#8217;s not necessary to clean the cream thoroughly. Just cleanse the soiled area and reapply the cream where needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Gastric, Jejunal, and Suprapubic Tube Sites\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the affected area and apply a thin layer of Calmoseptine cream around the tube.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the ointment with a drain sponge or other suitable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/skin-wound-care\/wound-dressing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wound dressing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent drainage and keep clothes dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the product twice a day. If the dressing becomes too drenched, replace it frequently. Avoid using thick dressing as it can worsen the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe away the drainage and reapply the product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Skin Folds\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the area gently and pat it to dry thoroughly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the needed amount of Calmoseptine Ointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread it over the skin gently and rub it well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply at least once or twice a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Periwound Skin\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull out the dressing and cleanse the wound. Apply wound care solution to clean wound residue surrounding the area. Avoid scrubbing the wound edges.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply a thin layer around the wound.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the wound with a relevant dressing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Tapes do not stick to a place where Calmoseptine cream is applied. Therefore take enough dressing to cover the entire area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Post-Radiation Therapy\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc Oxide in the Calmoseptine formula might cause complications with radiation therapy; therefore, it is strictly advised to cleanse the cream of the skin. However, the cream offers an excellent post-therapy treatment to soothe the discomfort caused by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/epharmacy\/skin-care\/burn-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> radiation burns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanse the area in case of any soiled or drained remnants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply Calmoseptine gently. Warming the tube in hot water before application softens the product and makes the application easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either cover the area with a dressing or leave it open,\u00a0 whatever is convenient for the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Rashes and Insect Bites\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanse and gently dry the affected region.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the cream to the rashes or dab it on insect bites.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the area with a dressing or bandage, or leave it open.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Weepy or Denuded Area\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For weepy or denuded wounds, use stoma powder, karaya powder, and Calmoseptine Ointment for better adherence and result. It helps create a protective absorbent barrier around the wound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use normal saline water or wound cleanser to clean the wound.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pat dry the area with sterile gauze.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply some stoma or karaya powder on the affected area. The powder creates a dry surface that allows the Calmoseptine cream to stick appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust off the excess powder. Reapply the powder lightly over the ointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cover up the wound entirely, add another layer of Calmoseptine and powder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the process after each diaper or dressing change. It is not necessary to remove the entire Calmoseptine each time. Clean the upper layer and reapply the product if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to remove the Calmoseptine cream from the skin?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To remove the Calmoseptine Ointment from the skin, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/epharmacy\/baby-care\/baby-skin-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and vegetable oil produce the best result.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use skin cleansers with a surfactant to remove the ointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for Wound Treatment Products?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of a wound, injury, infection, or even mild pain instantly requires the right kind of products. Order your first aid products from the reliable source of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AvaCare Medical<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receive the shipment within a day or two. Place your order online or call 1.877.813.7799. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calmoseptine Cream consists of an advanced formula comprising menthol and zinc oxide to create a formidable barrier on the skin to regulate moisture, ease skin irritations and discomfort, and heal wounds and infections. 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