Crotorax Lotion

About this Medicine

Crotorax Lotion is an antipruritics and scabicides medicine. It is used to treat scabies, a condition where tiny insects infest and irritate your skin. It works by killing the mites and their eggs. It is also used to relieve itching and skin irritation.Your doctor will explain how to use Crotorax Lotion and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you use it correctly. Generally, it is applied to your whole body except your head, mouth, eyes and face. Your skin should be clean, dry and cool before using it. You should take a cleansing bath after 48 hours of the last application to remove the traces of the medication from the skin. After each application, change your clothes, towels and bed sheets to stop the spread of infection.The most common side effects include mild burning, stinging or tingling where the medicine is applied. Most side effects are usually mild and not everyone gets them. Sometimes itching may last for a few weeks after treating scabies. This is probably an allergic reaction to dead mites and not a sign that the treatment has failed.Before using it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How it Works

\u003cdiv>Crotamiton belongs to two classes of medicines called antipruritics and scabicides. It works by killing the mites, which cause scabies.\u003c/div>.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Anilide Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA|Action Class :: Ectoparasiticides

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