Crotamiton topical
Generic name: crotamiton topical [ crow-TA-mi-ton ]
Brand names: Eurax, Crotan
Dosage forms: topical cream (10%); topical lotion (10%)
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
What is crotamiton topical?
Crotamiton is an anti-parasite medicine that kills certain parasites that live or lay eggs in your skin.
Crotamiton topical (for the skin) is used to treat scabies and to reduce itching associated with certain skin conditions.
Crotamiton topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use crotamiton topical if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a topical medication.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether crotamiton topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Crotamiton topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use crotamiton topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Crotamiton topical is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on swollen or oozing skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with water.
Shake the lotion well just before each use.
To treat itching:
Massage the medicine into the affected areas until it is completely absorbed. Repeat as needed.
To treat scabies:
Take a bath or shower and dry your skin thoroughly before applying this medicine.
Apply a thin layer of the cream or lotion to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of your feet (scabies does not usually infect the head).
Be sure the medicine gets into all the folds of your skin, between your toes and fingers, and underneath your nails. Scabies are likely to stay under the nails if the area is not treated. Keep the nails trimmed short.
Leave the medicine on for 24 hours. Then apply a second dose without washing your skin first.
Thoroughly wash off the medicine 48 hours after the last application.
Call your doctor if you still have itching 2 to 4 weeks after you finish treatment for scabies.
To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs with a strong cleanser in hot water to remove any mites ...
