| calamine | Zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide or basic zinc carbonate suitably coloured with ferric oxide; used in dusting powders, lotions, and ointments, as a mild astringent and protective agent for skin disorders. Origin: Mediev. L. Calamina, fr. L. Cadmia, fr. G. Kadmia, Theban (earth), fr. Kadmos, founder of Thebes (05 Mar 2000) |
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| diphenhydramine | <drug> This antihistamine medication is used to treat allergies (hay fever, rashes, etc.) and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It can cause sleepiness and generally acts as a sedative. (09 Oct 1997) |
| diphenhydramine hydrochloride | 2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride;an antihistaminic with anticholinergic and sedative properties. (05 Mar 2000) |