Alencab Lotion
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Product introduction
Alencab Lotion is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices.
Alencab Lotion should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Apply only to the affected areas.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, rashes, drowsiness, headache, itching, and dry skin.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are suffering from any other disease.
Uses of Alencab Lotion
Benefits of Alencab Lotion
In Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Alencab Lotion kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Alencab Lotion also helps kill head lices and their eggs, therbey giving you relief from itching and irritation caused by lice. It is normally effective in one or two applications however complete the course of treatment for better results.
Side effects of Alencab Lotion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alencab
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Dry skin
How to use Alencab Lotion
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
How Alencab Lotion works
Alencab Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Lindane and Cetrimide. It works kills microorganisms that cause scabies. It is also potent in paralyzing and killing the lice and their eggs.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alencab Lotion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alencab Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Alencab Lotion?
If you miss a dose of Alencab Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Alencab Lotion is prescribed for the treatment of scabies (a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
- Apply a thin layer of this medicine all over the body and leave it for 8-14 hours before taking a bath or shower.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- You will still be itchy for a while after successful treatment. If the itching becomes troublesome to you, consult your doctor to ease this. Moisturizing creams can provide temporary relief from itching.
- Clothes, towels, and bed linen should be machine-washed with hot water after the first application of treatment. This helps kills the scabies mites.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Alencab Lotion used for?
Alencab Lotion is used to treat scabies (a skin infestation by mites) and head lice. Lindane in Alencab Lotion acts as an insecticide, paralyzing and killing mites and lice (and their eggs), while cetrimide in Alencab Lotion is an antiseptic that soothes the skin and helps prevent secondary infections.
Who should not use Alencab Lotion?
Individuals should not use Alencab Lotion if they are allergic to any component of this medicine, are premature infants, neonates, or people with uncontrolled seizures. It is also contraindicated in patients with severely damaged skin, crusted scabies (a severe form of scabies), or severe skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis.
How should I use Alencab Lotion?
Apply Alencab Lotion only to the affected skin or scalp, as directed by your doctor. Avoid using it on the face, eyes, mucous membranes, broken skin, or large areas. Typically, it is left on for 8 to 12 hours before being washed off thoroughly. Do not cover treated areas with tight or dark clothing, and wash your hands thoroughly after application.
When will I see benefits from Alencab Lotion?
The exact time Alencab Lotion begins to show benefits is not known. However, you may expect improvement in symptoms within a few days of regular use. Full benefits may take longer, depending on the severity of the condition.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MedlinePlus. Lindane. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cetrimide. Nottingham, UK: BCM Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ginsburg CM, Lowry W, Reisch JS. Absorption of lindane (gamma benzene hexachloride) in infants and children. J Pediatr. 1997;91(6):998-1000. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Cetrimide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Alentra Healthcare
Address: 114-1st Floor, Meerut College Commercial Complex, Meerut- 250001 (UP)
Country of origin: India
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₹51.56
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