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Crotamiton is a drug recommended for use during parasitic infections. It is effective in treating scabies and itching. It is only applied to the skin.
Crotamiton – the use of a liquid drug
Crotamiton is a drug containing the active substance in the form of crotamiton. Crotamite is an organic chemical, the exact mechanism of action of which is unknown. It is known, however, that this drug has a scabicidal, antipruritic and bacteriostatic effect. Its effectiveness is due, among other things, to the fact that it penetrates quickly Crotamiton through the skin. The exact effects of the drug on the systemic condition of the body are not known. The concentration of the active ingredient in the drug is 100 milligrams of fluid per gram Crotamiton.
Your doctor may recommend treatment with the agent Crotamiton in the case of dermatological ailments such as scabies and itching with different characteristics, such as itching caused by an allergic reaction or itching caused by insect bites. It also affects infections caused by Sarcoptes Scabie.
Dosage fluid depends on the disease being treated. In the event of treatment scabies the patient should wash the skin thoroughly and dry it after the bath. Then rub in liquid to the place of occurrence scabiesunless it concerns areas such as the face or scalp. Drug dosage Crotamiton in case of treatment scabies is once a day, preferably before going to bed. The period of application is 3 to 5 days. During treatment, you should take special care to change underwear and bedding.
Treatment itching is done by applying fluid 2 to 3 times a day to the site of the itching. The use of the drug should provide relief from 6 to 10 hours after application. The drug should be applied at the indicated intervals until the desired effect is achieved.
Crotamiton – contraindications and use during pregnancy
A contraindication to use the drug Crotamiton is hypersensitive to any substance in the drug, including in particular to crotamiton. Do not use the drug in the case of intense inflammatory skin lesions characterized by oozing, even if they are caused by the disease factors against which the drug works and for which it is intended for use. Under no circumstances should the drug be used on the eyes, the skin around them or on damaged skin. It should also not be given to infants under 1 year of use and to infants over this age if the application of the drug involves its application to a large area of their skin.
Before taking the drug Crotamiton during pregnancy should be – as with any drug that a woman in pregnancy going to use – consult a doctor. There are no specific data on the use in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Do side effects includes irritation when applied on scabies and local urticaria. The effects of an overdose are unknown, but the dose recommended by your doctor should not be exceeded.