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Crotamiton medicine is prepared in the form of a topical cream to treat scabies or some other skin diseases. With each drug indication has a different use, to be able to understand the drug and how to use it correctly, please refer to the article below.
1. What is Crotamiton?
Crotamiton 10% has the main ingredient crotamiton is made in the form of a white, smooth cream used to treat scabies, treat itching symptoms.
Crotamiton is an active ingredient that kills scabies, whose mechanism of action is currently unknown. In addition, this medicine also helps relieve itching caused by scabies or some other skin diseases.
2. When is Crotamiton used?
Crotamiton is indicated for use in the following cases:
For topical use to relieve itching and skin irritation, such as sunburn, eczema, atopic dermatitis, rash, allergic reactions, urticaria, rash, chickenpox, itching caused by insect bites... Scabies treatment: Scabies is a skin infection caused by scabies parasites, when it causes disease it will burrow deep into the skin causing an itchy reaction. severe on the skin and small burns filled with fluid or pus. Do not use Crotamiton cream in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient crotamiton or any of its ingredients. Acute bullous dermatitis. This medicine is not indicated for the treatment of head lice.
3. Dosage and how to use Crotamiton
3.1. How to use Crotamiton 10% is a topical drug, so it can only be used externally. Do not apply the medicine to your eyes, face, or in your mouth.
Before use, you need to shake the crotamiton suspension well.
For scabies treatment: The patient needs to be washed with soap, wash the scales on the skin, then dry the body. When using, apply a thin layer of cream or topical suspension of 10 % crotamiton to the entire skin surface of the body from the neck to the feet, including the soles of the feet of infants who cannot walk, paying particular attention to the creases. fold skin like folds in armpits, groin, between toes, fingers... and then rub gently. Do not apply this medication to the face, eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, and urethral openings. For the treatment of itchy skin: Clean the lesion site, then apply a thin layer to the area to be treated. 3.2. Dosage for Scabies Treatment: Adults usually need about 30 g of cream each time to apply to the whole body, this dose can be varied depending on the area of the skin of each person. Children need to use less. Apply a second dose after at least 24 hours. The third time is after 48 hours is also the last application, then the patient should take a bath to remove all the medicine. It is recommended to apply the drug in the evening and you can repeat the treatment after about 7-10 days if the appearance of live scabies is clearly visible. It should be noted that after treatment with 10% crotamiton topical, the patient may experience itching that persists for one to several weeks due to a hypersensitivity reaction to the scabies. This symptom does not mean that the treatment has failed and you should not take the medicine again because of this symptom. Oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids can be used to relieve itching. When treating you need: Clean clothes and blankets, bed of the sick person to be able to avoid re-infection. But it is not necessary to disinfect the patient's living area. Treatment of itching caused by other skin diseases:
Apply the medicine to the damaged skin and then gently massage until the medicine is completely absorbed. Can be repeated if needed. For children under 3 years old, the drug should be applied once a day. Overdose or misuse:
Symptoms: There is no information on overdosage of crotamiton when used topically, however, crotamiton cream should not be applied excessively. If accidentally swallowed or swallowed cream containing Crotamiton can cause burning pain such as burning irritation in the mouth, esophagus, stomach lining along with symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain. In case of convulsions when mistakenly taking crotamiton can be treated with diazepam. Management: There is no specific antidote in the unfortunate cases of ingestion or ingestion of crotamiton. Apply common measures to help remove the unabsorbed drug from the gastrointestinal tract such as gastric lavage, activated charcoal... Supportive and symptomatic treatment.
4. Crotamiton side effects
When using Crotamiton 10% topical, you may experience unwanted effects including:
Uncommon side effects may include itching on the skin. Rare: Causes contact dermatitis; Hypersensitivity such as rash, eczema, erythema, skin irritation, angioedema. The drug should be discontinued if severe irritation occurs; In case of prolonged use can cause symptoms such as skin atrophy, vasodilation, cause stretch marks, steroids cause acne, perioral dermatitis and hirsutism cannot be eliminated. When experiencing side effects of the drug, you need to stop using it and should notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Note when using Crotamiton 10% cream
Before using the medicine you need to read the instructions for use carefully and tell your doctor if you are allergic to the medicine. Do not apply this medication to areas near the eyes, mouth, vagina, urethral opening and other mucous membranes, or to broken skin. If the medicine gets into the eyes, around the eyes, into the mouth, around the mouth, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. If it doesn't work, you need to go to a medical facility for support. Do not apply this medication to inflamed, broken, or oozing skin until the inflammation has subsided. If the patient experiences irritation or signs of hypersensitivity to the application, the drug should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment measures taken. It should be used with caution in children as safety has not been fully evaluated. Pregnancy: There have been no studies in humans or pregnant animals. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby, so Crotamiton should only be used during pregnancy when absolutely necessary, especially in the first 3 months. Lactation: There are no data on the harmful effects of this drug when used in lactating women. Do not apply the medicine to the nipple and surrounding skin, avoid areas where the baby could get in the mouth or eyes. Store in sealed packaging, in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. After use, close the lid tightly and keep it out of reach of children. Hopefully, with the above information about the drug, you already know what Crotamiton is and how to use it correctly. If you have any questions, you should consult your pharmacist or doctor.
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