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Exo Soap


Product introduction

Exo Soap is a combination medicine that is used to treat scabies. It kills the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs. It also kills head lices. It gives a cooling effect on the skin.

Exo Soap should be used as per the directions are given by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use.

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 dry skin, burning, irritation, itchiness, and redness at the application site.

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 Exo Soap

Benefits of Exo Soap

In Scabies

Scabies is a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin. Exo Soap kills the mites and their eggs present on the skin. This gives relief from itching, swelling and redness. Exo Soap also helps kill head lices and their eggs, therbey giving you relief from itching and irritation caused by lice. It also gives a cooling sensation because of the presence of Menthol in it. It is normally effective in one or two applications however complete the course of treatment for better results.

Side effects of Exo Soap

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 Exo

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Dry skin

How to use Exo Soap

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

How Exo Soap works

Exo Soap is a combination of three medicines: Permethrin, Cetrimide and Menthol. Permethrin and Cetrimide are antiparasitic medicines which work by killing the tiny insects (mites) and their eggs, which cause scabies. Menthol provides a cooling effect on the skin.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Exo Soap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Exo Soap 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 Exo Soap?

If you miss a dose of Exo Soap, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Exo Soap is prescribed for the treatment of scabies (a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin).
  • Use it all over the body 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

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References

  1. Cetrimide. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 19 Nov. 2010 [revised 24 Nov. 2014]. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirecct. Menthol. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: Bonsai House, S.C.O. 135, Mansa Devi Complex, Sector-5, Panchkula (HR) India
Country of origin: India

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