Indications |
Topical/Cutaneous Scabies Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion to the whole body from below the chin after 1st bathing and drying. A 2nd application is done after 24 hr. May need to use once daily for up to 5 days for it to be effective. Max Dosage: Once daily for 5 days. Topical/Cutaneous Pruritic skin disorders Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion bid/tid onto the skin. Child: <3 yr: Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily. |
Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity; acute exudative dermatitis. Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin. |
Warnings / Precautions |
For external use only. Pregnancy. |
Adverse Reactions |
Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Topical: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, rash, irritation, warm sensation. |
Overdose Reactions |
No information is available on overdosage following topical application. Oral ingestion of the drug may cause burning sensation of the mouth, irritation of the buccal, esophageal, and gastric mucosa, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. No known specific antidote. Empty stomach by emesis or gastric lavage followed by symptomatic treatment. |
Mechanism of Actions |
Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well. |
Storage Conditions |
Topical/Cutaneous: Store at 15-30°C. |
Storage |
Topical/Cutaneous: Store at 15-30°C. |
Available As |
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Crotamiton
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