Crodex Cream

Crotamiton 10% topical
10 gm/100 gm
G. A. Company Ltd.
Pack size 20gm tube
Unite Price 60.18 BDT

Indications

Crodex Cream is used for: Scabies, Pruritic skin

Adult Dose

Scabies Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present Pruritic skin disorders Adult: Apply a 10% cream/lotion bid/tid onto the skin.

Child Dose

Scabies Topical: Wash thoroughly and scrub away loose scales, then dry; apply thin layer and massage drug onto skin of entire body from neck to toes; repeat in 24 hours; bath 48 hours after final application to cleanse body; may repeat treatment after 7-10 days if live mites present Pruritic skin disorders Child: <3 yr: Apply a 10% cream/lotion onto the skin once daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; acute exudative dermatitis. Application to the eye, mouth, other mucous membranes or on excoriated skin.

Precautions

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Crotamiton 10% topical : 1-10% Allergic contact dermatitis or primary irritation, Pruritus, Rash, Warm sensation

Mode of Action

Crotamiton has scabicidal and antipruritic action against Sarcoptes scabei. It is an effective pediculocide as well.

Note

Crodex 10 gm/100 gm Cream generic name is Crotamiton 10% topical. Crodex 10 gm/100 gm Cream is manufactured by G. A. Company Ltd.Crodex is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Crodex Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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