Indication
Scabies, Pruritic skin
Adult Dose
Scabies Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present Pruritic skin disorders Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion bid/tid onto the skin.
Child Dose
Scabies Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present Pruritic skin disorders Child: <3 yr: Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; acute exudative dermatitis. Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin.
Mode of Action
Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well.
Precaution
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown
Side Effect
1-10% Allergic contact dermatitis or primary irritation,Pruritus,Rash,Warm sensation.
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