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Eurax contains the main ingredient is Crotamiton with a concentration of 100mg/g, belonging to the antihistamine subgroup. It is used for the local treatment of scabies, lice and itching of various origins.
1. What is Eurax?
Eurax is a brand name of the active ingredient Crotamiton, used only when prescribed by a doctor. The drug is a product of Novartis Consumer Health S.A Company (Route de l'Etraz CH-1260 Nyon Switzerland) and is prepared in the form of a 10% topical cream (box of 1 tube 10g or 20g), homogeneous cream, almost like white. Besides, there is also a 10% lotion, 50ml bottle.
Each 1g of Eurax topical cream contains 100mg of active ingredient Crotamiton and some other excipients including: Propylene glycol, glycerol monostearate, liquid paraffin, polyoxyl 40 stearate, isopropyl myristate, cetostearyl alcohol, purified water.
2. What are the uses of Eurax?
Eurax is used for the main purpose of topical treatment of scabies (scabies scabies sarcoptes scabiei), itchy skin or lice.
The Crotamiton component in the drug Eurax has the effect of killing scabies based on the mechanism of causing irreversible voluntary cessation of movement on the scabies motor system.
Furthermore, Crotamiton has bacteriostatic action, against staphylococci and streptococci, which may be beneficial for skin infections in the case of severe scabies (complications with superinfection). purulent bacteria).
In addition, Crotamiton is also toxic to pediculus humanus capitis (lice) and pediculus humanus corporis (lice).
Crotamiton is effective on many different forms of itching, reducing irritation for 6-10 hours after each application of Eurax. The drug is grease-free and leaves no stains after application. Crotamiton penetrates quickly into the skin and remains in place for less than 24 hours. The active substance is evenly released into the blood and then eliminated quickly.
The drug has also not been shown to affect the ability to drive and use machines.
3. Instructions for using Eurax
The drug is indicated in the treatment of some of the following conditions:
Scabies. Itching caused by insect stings, bacteria, allergies, ... or itching due to many different causes. Lice. Dosage and usage:
For external use. Get rid of scabies: Apply the medicine to the entire body surface, especially the places where scabies likes such as between fingers, toes, wrists, armpits, genitals, it is best to apply in the evening. (because at this time, the mite crawls out of the trench to start breeding) and when the skin is really dry. Dose once a day, can be repeated for 3-5 days, depending on the results. In addition, it is necessary to coordinate with changes in daily living habits, such as changing bed sheets and underwear, not sharing clothes, utensils, skin contact or sleeping with people who are not sick. to avoid spreading. Moreover, it is necessary to limit scratching and scrubbing because it can cause skin inflammation and infection. After completing the treatment, it is recommended to wash thoroughly. Anti-itch: Apply medicine or lotion to the itchy area and gently massage, 2-3 times a day. If pruritus persists, longer-term use may be used, as crotamitone is well tolerated through the skin. In case of self-medication, consult a doctor if itching persists after 5 days. Head lice: Should wash hair with hot water and shampoo, let hair dry, apply a sufficient amount of drug solution to hair and scalp, especially on the nape of the neck and around the ears, when applying the medicine should close your eyes or cover your eyes. To avoid drug exposure, let hair dry naturally for 24 hours. Wash your hair thoroughly with hot water and shampoo from the 2nd to 7th day after that, comb your hair with a fine-tooth comb while your hair is still wet to remove eggs and lice. From the 8th day, carefully check the hair and scalp, if there are eggs and lice, repeat another course of treatment. After treatment, use only clean blankets and clothes. Children: Never use more than once a day. Care should be taken to cover the head with a towel after applying the medicine to prevent the medicine from coming into contact with your fingers, thereby entering the eyes and causing irritation. Pregnancy: There are no controlled studies of Eurax in pregnant women, and preclinical data for crotamiton have neither teratogenic nor genotoxic. However, its use is still not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester (the period of fetal morphogenesis). Breast-feeding: Similarly, it is not known whether active ingredients pass into breast milk after topical use. Therefore, nursing mothers should not use the drug, especially on the nipple and surrounding skin, unless directed by a doctor. Before prescribing Eurax, tell your doctor if you have the following conditions:
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Because the drug contains propylene glycol and cetostearyl alcohol, local skin reactions (eg, contact dermatitis), skin irritation, acute exfoliative dermatitis may occur. Do not use to prevent scabies. The drug is for external use only, should not be used in the oral mucosa and in the eyes or around the eyes because the drug when getting into the eyelids can lead to conjunctivitis. In case of accidental contact with eyes or oral mucosa, it is necessary to rinse thoroughly under running water.
In addition, do not apply Eurax to oozing wounds, acute eczema, open wounds or when inflamed. Furthermore, with eczematous scabies, it is necessary to treat the eczema before treating the scabies.
In case of accidental ingestion of the drug, symptoms of acute poisoning such as nausea, vomiting, irritation of the oral mucosa, esophagus and stomach can be observed. Rare cases of loss of consciousness and seizures have been reported. General measures should be taken to eliminate the drug and reduce its absorption.
Eurax has a risk of causing methaemoglobinemia, although very rarely, in case of accidental ingestion as well as in cases of excessive percutaneous absorption. A case of transdermal crotamitone overdose with suspected methaemoglobinemia was reported in a 2.5-month-old infant following excessive topical application.
Open and close the lid quickly, avoid leaving the lid open, allowing bacteria to enter from the environment to damage the medicine. Only use Eurax for external application to the affected skin, not to other uninfected healthy skin. When using the drug, avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth. When the wire is in, it is necessary to wash it with clean water many times, if there are signs of mucosal irritation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment immediately. Use the correct dose, on time as prescribed by the doctor, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose without the consent of the doctor.
Do not puncture the tube, store at a temperature below 30oC, humidity not more than 75% and keep in a dry, clean place, away from heat.
4. Eurax drug interactions and side effects
4.1. Drug interactions During drug use, there may be competition or interactions between Eurax with other drugs and supplements for external use. Therefore, topical skin care products should not be used on the affected area during treatment with this medicine.
4.2. Side Effects Adverse reactions are listed below by frequency. These frequencies are defined as follows:
Uncommon: > 1/1000 to < 1/100. Rare: > 1/10,000 to < 1/1000. Very rare: < 1/10,000. Possible side effects of Eurax are mainly skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. In which:
Uncommon: Itching. Rare: Contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity (including skin rash or rash-like, eczema, erythema, skin irritation, angioedema). Very rare: Methaemoglobin in blood. When severe irritation occurs, treatment must be discontinued.
The article has provided information about what Eurax is, dosage and note when using. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Eurax exactly as directed by your doctor.
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