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