Crotamiton 10% topical

Crotamiton 10% topical is an antipruritic and scabicide medicine. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites and their eggs. It is also used to relieve itching and skin irritation. Your doctor will explain how to use Crotamiton 10% topical and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Generally, it is applied to your whole body except your head, mouth, eyes and face. Your skin should be clean, dry and cool before using it. You should take a cleansing bath after 48 hours of the last application to remove the traces of the medication from the skin. After each application, change your clothes, towels and bed sheets to stop the spread of infection.

• Scabies
• Pruritus (itching)
• Skin irritation

Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabiei. It is an effective pediculocide as well. Crotamiton affects the nervous system of the pests, leading to paralysis and death.

Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabiei. It is an effective pediculocide as well.

Adult Dose (Scabies): Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present.

Adult Dose (Pruritic skin disorders): Apply a 10% cream/lotion 2-3 times daily onto the skin.

Pediatric Dose (<3 years): Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

If you miss a dose of Crotamiton 10% topical, please consult your doctor.

Common Side Effects:

• Erythematous rash
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

• For external use only. Do not apply to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin.
• Scabies is highly contagious; other family members should also use it preventively.
• Not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy.
• Nursing mothers should avoid applying it in the area of the nipples.

• Hypersensitivity
• Acute exudative dermatitis
• Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin

No significant drug interactions are known.

No food interactions have been found or established.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Crotamiton 10% topical may be unsafe to use during pregnancy, especially during the first three months.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Crotamiton 10% topical is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area. Avoid applying in the area of the nipples.

Pediatric dose: <3 years: Once daily; ≥3 years: As per adult (with doctor's advice).

Limited information is available regarding dose adjustment for elderly patients.

For topical use, no dose adjustment is required in renal or hepatic impairment.

Information on Crotamiton 10% topical overdosage is not available. Excessive application may cause local adverse reactions.

Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, away from light.

Crotamiton 10%