Crotorax HC Cream
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Product introduction
Crotorax HC Cream is a combination medicine which is used in the treatment of scabies. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that makes the skin red, swollen and itchy. It also kills the tiny insects and their eggs.
Crotorax HC Cream is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Common side effects include rash, redness or itching at the site of application. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Crotorax HC Cream is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
Common side effects include rash, redness or itching at the site of application. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Crotorax HC Cream
Benefits of Crotorax HC Cream
In Scabies
Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Crotorax HC Cream kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Generally, the cream should be applied to the whole body except the face 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 is because the treatment might kill the mites quickly, but the itching can carry on for a few weeks. Avoid close contact with people to prevent the spread of scabies.
How to use Crotorax HC 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 HC Cream works
Crotorax HC Cream is a combination of two medicines: Hydrocortisone and Crotamiton. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Crotamiton is an antiparasitic which works by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs, which cause scabies.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Crotorax HC Cream 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Crotorax HC Cream 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 Crotorax HC Cream?
If you miss a dose of Crotorax HC Cream, 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
- Crotorax HC Cream 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.
- 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
User feedback
Patients taking Crotorax HC Cream
Once A Day
56%
Twice A Day
41%
Thrice A Day
1%
Once A Week
1%
Twice A Month
1%
What are you using Crotorax HC Cream for?
Scabies
70%
Allergic cond*
12%
Others
10%
Skin disorder*
8%
Severe allerg*
1%
*Allergic conditions, Skin disorders, Severe allergic reactions
How much was the improvement?
Average
52%
Excellent
32%
Poor
16%
What were the side-effects while using Crotorax HC Cream?
Application s*
36%
Itching
27%
Rash
18%
No Side Effec*
9%
Paresthesia (*
9%
*Application site redness, No Side Effect, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How do you take Crotorax HC Cream?
With or witho*
85%
With food
15%
*With or without food
Please rate Crotorax HC Cream on price
Average
43%
Expensive
37%
Not Expensive
21%
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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
- Drugs.com. Hydrocortisone. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Crotamiton. Brentford Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 28 Feb. 2017]. [Access]ed on 3 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
- Hydrocortisone. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary,: Pinewood Laboratories Limited; 1997 [revised 21 May 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Crotamiton. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Crotorax HC Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Crotorax HC Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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