Crotamiton
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Eurax?
Brand Names: Canada:
Eurax Cream
Uses
- It is used to treat scabies.
- It is used to treat itching.
- Crotamiton works to harm the mites and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Scabies:
- Wash clothing, bedding, and bath towels.
- Scrub away any loose scales on body during bathing.
- Shake lotion well before use.
- Put a thin layer on the skin from the neck to the toes. Put in the skin folds, creases, and spaces between the fingers and toes.
- Put on a second dose after 24 hours.
- Take a bath 48 hours after putting on the second dose.
- Repeat after 7 to 10 days if live mites are found.
- Itching:
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
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