Crotorax Cream

Crotamiton (10% w/w)

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Crotorax Cream 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.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 10 Sep 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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Crotamiton (10% w/w)

Marketer

Abbott Healthcare Private Limited

Storage

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Product introduction

Crotorax Cream reduces the parasites.

Uses of Crotorax Cream

Scabies

Benefits of Crotorax Cream

Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Crotorax Cream 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.

Side effects of Crotorax Cream

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 Crotorax

Limited data available

How to use Crotorax Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Crotorax Cream works

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

Quick tips

Crotorax Cream 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Crotorax Cream during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Crotorax Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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 Cream via licking.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

What is Crotorax Cream used for?

Crotorax Cream 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.

How should Crotorax Cream 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 Cream 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 Cream.

Should Crotorax Cream be left overnight?

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

What should prompt me to discontinue Crotorax Cream?

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

What precautions should be followed while applying Crotorax Cream?

Use Crotorax Cream 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 Cream on scratched or eroded skin and open wounds. Take care when using Crotorax Cream on sensitive areas of skin such as your neck. This is because Crotorax Cream 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 Cream. Avoid contact with hair as Crotorax Cream has strong bleaching properties. Consult your doctor for any other query related to Crotorax Cream.

How often should I apply Crotorax Cream?

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.

How long does Crotorax Cream 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.

When can I apply moisturizer, before or after Crotorax Cream?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anilides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Ectoparasiticides

References

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.
Crotamiton. Brentford Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 28 Feb. 2017]. [Access]ed on 3 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Crotamiton. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Crotorax Cream

Once A Day

71%

Twice A Day

26%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Crotorax Cream for?

Others

66%

Scabies

34%

How much was the improvement?

Average

42%

Poor

37%

Excellent

20%

What were the side-effects while using Crotorax Cream?

No Side Effect

55%

Itching

14%

Dry skin

14%

Erythematous rash

Acne

How do you take Crotorax Cream?

With food

47%

With or without food

47%

Empty stomach

Please rate Crotorax Cream on price

Not Expensive

45%

Average

33%

Expensive

22%

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Manufacturer details

Name: A)Mepromax Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
Address: A)16, Pharmacy, Selaqui, Dehradun- 248011, Uttarakhand.

Marketer details

Name: Abbott Healthcare Private Limited
Address: Angel Space, Bldg. D-4, Gala No. 1 to 6 & 11 to 16 Ground Floor, 101 to 106 8, 111 to 116 First Floor, 201 to 206 & 211 to 216 2nd Floor, Pimples, Dist. Thane, Bhiwandi - 421 302, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Crotorax Cream

Benefits of Crotorax Cream

Side effects of Crotorax Cream

How to use Crotorax Cream

How Crotorax Cream works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Crotorax Cream used for?

How should Crotorax Cream be applied?

Should Crotorax Cream be left overnight?

What should prompt me to discontinue Crotorax Cream?

What precautions should be followed while applying Crotorax Cream?

How often should I apply Crotorax Cream?

How long does Crotorax Cream take to show its effects?

When can I apply moisturizer, before or after Crotorax Cream?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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