Treating scabies and relieving itching. Crotamiton cream is a scabicidal antipruritic. Exactly how it works is unknown.
Important safety information:
Do not use Crotamiton cream on inflamed, raw, or weeping skin.
Itching may continue for up to several weeks due to sensitivity to mites. This does not indicate treatment failure. Contact your doctor before using Crotamiton cream again.
Crotamiton cream may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Crotamiton cream by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Avoid getting Crotamiton cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Crotamiton cream in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool water.
Use Crotamiton cream with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Crotamiton cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Crotamiton cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Crotamiton cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Crotamiton cream side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Irritated skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; severe irritation.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Crotamiton cream be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Crotamiton cream?
Use Crotamiton cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Before using Crotamiton cream, bathe and dry your skin completely.
For scabies - Apply enough medicine to cover the entire body from the chin down. Make sure that you apply medicine in all folds and creases of your body, such as between the fingers and toes, under the arms, and to the groin area. Rub the medicine in completely. Apply the medicine a second time after 24 hours has passed, unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Do not bathe before applying the second dose. Change clothing and bed linen the next morning. Clothing and bed linen should be dry-cleaned or washed in the hot cycle of the washing machine. Bathe to remove the medicine 48 hours after the second dose.
For itching - Rub medicine gently into the affected areas until it is completely rubbed in. Wash hands after use unless your hands are part of the treated area.
If you miss a dose of Crotamiton cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Crotamiton cream.
Who should not take Crotamiton cream?
Some medical conditions may interact with Crotamiton cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have irritated, inflamed, raw, or weeping skin
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Crotamiton cream. However, no specific interactions with Crotamiton cream are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Crotamiton cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Crotamiton cream be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Crotamiton cream be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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