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Crotorax Lotion

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Product introduction

Crotorax Lotion is an antipruritics and scabicides medicine. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites and their eggs. It is also used to relieve itching and skin irritation.

Your doctor will explain how to use Crotorax Lotion and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Generally, it is applied to your whole body except your head, mouth, eyes and face. Your skin should be clean, dry and cool before using it. You should take a cleansing bath after 48 hours of the last application to remove the traces of the medication from the skin. After each application, change your clothes, towels and bed sheets to stop the spread of infection.

The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging or tingling where the medicine is applied. Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them. Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies. This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed.

Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Crotorax Lotion

Benefits of Crotorax Lotion

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Crotorax Lotion is an anti-parasite medicine. It works by paralyzing and killing the mites and their eggs. Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face and head but follow your doctor’s advice. It should be thoroughly washed off after 8-12 hours. Often one application is enough to treat the condition completely but sometimes a second one may be required a week later. This will get rid of the itching, swelling and redness caused by mites. However, dead mites may still make you itch for some time.

How to use Crotorax 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 Crotorax Lotion works

Crotamiton belongs to two classes of medicines called antipruritics and scabicides. It works by killing the mites, which cause scabies.
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Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Crotorax Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Crotorax Lotion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Crotorax Lotion via licking.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Crotorax Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Crotorax Lotion, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Crotorax Lotion is prescribed for the treatment of scabies( a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin). 
  • It should be used as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. 
  • Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
  • Apply a thin layer of medicine all over the body and leave it for 24-48 hours before taking a bath or shower. 
  • Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
  • If the condition persists after 14 days of treatment then the doctor may suggest another treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Anilide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Ectoparasiticides

Patient concerns

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I got itching on my whole body and mainly on penis and scrotum ,on penis and scrotum i got red bumps on that my doctor prescribed me scabies and give me crotorax lotion to use on whole body I used it on penis too but it very cooling and it's irritating
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Have u used permithrin before
He is 6 months old and has small blisters (pic is attached) all over his body. His mother has the same problem and he got this from his mother.
Dr. Dharamvir Singh
Dermatology
He might be scabies plz go to ur doctor n get scabies treatment
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FAQs

Q. What is Crotorax Lotion used for?

Crotorax Lotion is used to treat scabies and to relieve itching and skin irritation associated with sunburn, dry eczema (type of itchy skin rash), dermatitis (red and itchy skin), allergic rashes, hives, nettle rash, chickenpox, heat rashes, personal itching, insect bites and stings.

Q. How should Crotorax Lotion be applied?

You should remove all of the make-up. Wash your hands and the affected area and gently dry. Put a thin layer of Crotorax Lotion cream on the affected skin, using your fingertips. Apply it to the entire area affected by acne, not just each spot. Remember, it is important to wash your hands before and after applying Crotorax Lotion.

Q. Should Crotorax Lotion be left overnight?

At the beginning of the treatment, Crotorax Lotion is usually used once daily in the evening. The area should not be washed after applying Crotorax Lotion. Leave it overnight unless you experience irritation. However, if you experience irritation, consult your doctor.

Q. What should prompt me to discontinue Crotorax Lotion?

If you experience severe local irritation, which means severe redness, dryness and itching and stinging/burning sensation, discontinue the medicine and consult the doctor.

Q. What precautions should be followed while applying Crotorax Lotion?

Use Crotorax Lotion only on your skin. Keep it away from your eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth and inside of the nose. If the medicine comes in contact with any of these areas, wash the affected area with water immediately. Avoid using Crotorax Lotion on scratched or eroded skin and open wounds. Take care when using Crotorax Lotion on sensitive areas of skin such as your neck. This is because Crotorax Lotion can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of the sunlight. So, avoid the use of sunbeds/lamps and minimize the time you spend in the sun. You should use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Crotorax Lotion. Avoid contact with hair as Crotorax Lotion has strong bleaching properties. Consult your doctor for any other query related to Crotorax Lotion.

Q. How often should I apply Crotorax Lotion?

The initial dose is preferably once daily in the evening. Later, the doctor will gradually increase the dose to twice daily (most probably morning and evening) depending upon the requirement.

Q. How long does Crotorax Lotion take to show its effects?

You may see an improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment. You may need to use this treatment for a longer duration to gain maximum benefit. Do not worry, this is normal for acne treatments. If your acne does not get better after 1 month or if it gets worse, talk to your doctor immediately.

Q. When can I apply moisturizer, before or after Crotorax Lotion?

You may apply moisturizer an hour after applying Crotorax Lotion. Consult your doctor in case of any doubt or concern.

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References

  1. Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1054.
  2. Crotamiton. Brentford Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 28 Feb. 2017]. [Access]ed on 3 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:External Link
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