Crotamiton

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Pururitus. Scabies. Lice infestation.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Acute exudative dermatitis. Hypersensitivity

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Not to be used on fresh inflammed, weeping skin disorders. Acute exudative dermatitis. Avoid extensive use in infants.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Allergic sensitivity, irritation.

Drug Category/Class

  • Pesticides
  • Antiscabies Agents
  • Ectoparasiticides for Topical Use, Incl. Insecticides
  • Ectoparaciticides, Insecticides and Repellents
  • Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents
Prescribed For eradication of scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) and for symptomatic treatment of pruritic skin.
Weight :203.2802
Structure Crotamiton
Generic Drug Crotamiton prescribed For eradication of scabies (<i>Sarcoptes scabiei</i>) and for symptomatic treatment of pruritic skin.
Formula

C13H17NO

Crotamiton has 2 Brands listed


Crotorax (Skin) (20 gm)Crotorax (Skin) (60 ml)

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