Crotamiton

Crotamiton is antipruritic used topically on skin to remove scabies and relieve itchy skin.


Adult Dose
Dose: 10%
Single Dose: 10 (10)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 10%
Single Dose: 10 (10)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required.(less than 3years).
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Amide. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Scabicidal Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Crotamiton is 203.30.
Contraindications
Crotamiton is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Crotamiton include Pallor, Cyanosis, Tonic-clonic seizures.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Crotamiton are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Abdominal pain, Pruritus, Irritation, Contact dermatitis, Warmth feeling, Yomiting.
Indications
Crotamiton is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic rashes, Chickenpox infection, Dry eczema, Hives, Insect bites, Itchy dermatitis, Pruritus, Scabies, Sunburn.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Crotamiton was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cream, Lotion Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Warnings
Crotamiton should be used with caution in patients with any illness or allergy. It should not be applied to eyes, mouth or other mucous membrane or broken skin. It is classified as pregnancy caregory C and should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.
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